# XML Injection Vulnerability — CVE-2026-76979

**Severity:** High

**CVE ID:** CVE-2026-76979

| Product name | Affected Version(s) | Fixed Version(s) | Fixed On |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpManager<br>OpManager Enterprise Edition<br>OpManager Nexus<br>OpManager Nexus Enterprise Edition<br>Firewall Analyzer | 12.8.709 and below | 12.8.710 and above* | 14-08-2026 |
| OpManager<br>OpManager Enterprise Edition<br>OpManager Nexus<br>OpManager Nexus Enterprise Edition<br>Firewall Analyzer | 12.8.718 to 12.9.122 | 12.9.124 and above* | 20-08-2026 |

**Note:** This security vulnerability is applicable only for users of Firewall Analyzer, and for OpManager/Enterprise Edition/Nexus users with the Firewall Analyzer Plugin enabled.

## Details

The Compare Policies feature in Rule Tracking, which lets users upload two firewall-configuration files for comparison, was found to be vulnerable to XML injection due to insufficient validation of the uploaded files. This issue has now been fixed.

## Impact

A low-privilege user could upload a crafted configuration file to read arbitrary files on the server, trigger unauthorized outbound requests, or cause a denial of service.

## Fix

Uploaded configuration files are now securely validated before comparison, preventing XML injection.

## Steps to Upgrade

1. Download the latest upgrade pack from [here](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/service-packs.html).
2. Apply the latest build to your existing product installation as per the upgrade pack instructions provided in the above step.

## Source and Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was reported by **qquynh**.

## Support

Kindly contact our product support teams for further details, at the email address mentioned below:

- OpManager: [opmanager-support@manageengine.com](mailto:opmanager-support@manageengine.com)