Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 perform unsafe Java deserialization of attacker-controlled memoization cache files (.bfmemo) during image processing. The loci.formats.Memoizer class automatically loads and deserializes memo files associated with images without validation, integrity checks, or trust enforcement. An attacker who can supply a crafted .bfmemo file alongside an image can trigger [truncated]
MEDIUMOpen Microscopy EnvironmentCVE published 2026-01-07
Bio-Formats versions up to and including 8.3.0 contain an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Leica Microsystems metadata parsing component. This vulnerability allows for external entity expansion and external DTD loading when processing Leica XML-based metadata files. A crafted metadata file can trigger outbound network requests, access local system resources, or cause a denial of service duri [truncated]
