CVE-2026-46722: TYPO3 Faceted Search XXE in OOXML parsing

CVE-2026-46722 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4 · Published 2026-05-19

A vulnerability exists in the ke_search extension for TYPO3, which provides faceted full-text search capabilities. By placing a specially crafted document (such as an Excel or PowerPoint file) in a directory indexed by the system, an attacker can trick the server into revealing sensitive local files or making unauthorized web requests. This could lead to the exposure of internal configuration data or other private information through the search results.

Technologies: tpwd/ke_search (Packagist), TPWD Ke Search. Vendors: Packagist, TPWD.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-46722 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46722 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-46722?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4, published 19 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
tpwd/ke_search (Packagist) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=7.0.0,fixed=7.0.1; TPWD Faceted Search 7.0.0, 6.0.0 - 6.6.0, 5.6.1 and below; TPWD Ke Search >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.1; >= 6.0.0, < 6.6.1; >= 5.0.0, < 5.6.2; < 4.6.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46722?
Yes. tpwd/ke_search (Packagist): upgrade to 7.0.1 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-46722 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-46722?
Check whether you run tpwd/ke_search (Packagist), TPWD Faceted Search or TPWD Ke Search at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • tpwd/ke_search (Packagist): upgrade to 7.0.1 or later
    composer require tpwd/ke_search:^7.0.1

Technical details

The TYPO3 faceted fulltext search extension (ke_search) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability within its OOXML parsing logic used by the file indexer. The component fails to disable external entity resolution when processing Office documents like .xlsx or .pptx. An attacker with the ability to place files in an indexed directory (requiring high privileges) can exploit this to read local system files or perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). The retrieved content is subsequently written to the search index, where it may be viewed. The issue is fixed in versions 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, and 4.6.7.

Affected products

  • tpwd ke_search >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.1; >= 6.0.0, < 6.6.1; >= 5.0.0, < 5.6.2; < 4.6.7

Identifiers

  • CVE-2026-46722
  • GHSA-fq39-62gx-8hqx

Timeline

  • 2026-05-19: disclosed
  • 2026-05-19: advisory

References

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