CVE-2026-23928

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2026-23928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Item history widget (in Zabbix 7.0+) or the Plain text widget (in Zabbix 6.0) can execute injected JavaScript when HTML display is enabled. This can allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions depending on which user opens a dashboard containing these widgets. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Item history widget (in Zabbix 7.0+) or the Plain text widget (in Zabbix 6.0) can execute injected JavaScript when HTML display is enabled. This can allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions depending on which user opens a dashboard containing these widgets. The malicious JavaScript would have to come from a monitored host controlled by the attacker. Note: the Item history widget is a replacement for the Plain text widget since Zabbix 7.0.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ZabbixZabbix>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.45
ZabbixZabbix>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.24
ZabbixZabbix>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.8

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23928?
The Item history widget (in Zabbix 7.0+) or the Plain text widget (in Zabbix 6.0) can execute injected JavaScript when HTML display is enabled. This can allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions depending on which user opens a dashboard containing these widgets. The malicious JavaScript would have to come from a monitored host controlled by the attacker. Note: the Item history widget is a replacement for the Plain text widget since Zabbix 7.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-23928?
CVE-2026-23928 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23928?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST