CVE-2026-46722: Tpwd/ke search TYPO3 Ke_search XML External Entity Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fq39-62gx-8hqx
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CWE-611
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-46722 is a MODERATE typo3 ke_search xml external entity vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Tpwd/ke search libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 ke_search xml external entity injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46722 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-46722
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fq39-62gx-8hqx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Tpwd/ke search
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-46722

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tpwd/ke search dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tpwd/ke_search fixed: 7.0.1 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 7.0.1
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 6.6.1 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 6.6.1
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 5.6.2 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 5.6.2
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 4.6.7 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 4.6.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-46722, inspect your project dependencies for Tpwd/ke search:

inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tpwd/ke search in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Tpwd/ke search, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In TYPO3 faceted fulltext search (`ke_search`), the OOXML parsing of the file indexer does not disable external entity resolution. A crafted xlsx or pptx document placed in an indexed directory can cause local files to be read or outbound HTTP requests to be performed, with the retrieved content being written to the search index. This has been patched in versions 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2 and 4.6.7.

CVE-2026-46722 Affected Tpwd/ke search Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.16.6.15.6.24.6.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.1
7.0.1
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.6.1
6.6.1
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.6.2
5.6.2
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
< 4.6.7
4.6.7

References

NVD — CVE-2026-46722 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46722
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/tpwd/ke_search/CVE-2026-46722.yaml
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search
Tpwd/ke search Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2026-011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46722?
CVE-2026-46722 is a security vulnerability in Tpwd/ke search involving TYPO3 ke_search XML External Entity Injection under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Tpwd/ke search versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 across affected packages: tpwd/ke_search.
What version fixes CVE-2026-46722?
Upgrading to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tpwd/ke_search affected?
Yes, tpwd/ke_search is affected in releases prior to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.1, 6.6.1, 5.6.2, 4.6.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-46722?
CVE-2026-46722 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-46722?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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