CVE-2026-26223

Name: CVE-2026-26223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-19T16:27:15.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-26223 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SPIP before 4.4.8 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) in the private area via malicious iframe tags. The application does not properly sandbox or escape iframe content in the back-office, allowing an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SPIP before 4.4.8 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) in the private area via malicious iframe tags. The application does not properly sandbox or escape iframe content in the back-office, allowing an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts. The fix adds a sandbox attribute to iframe tags in the private area. This vulnerability is not mitigated by the SPIP security screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spip	Spip	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.8

References

https://blog.spip.net/Mise-a-jour-de-securite-sortie-de-SPIP-4-4-8.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://git.spip.net/spip/spipProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spip-cross-site-scripting-via-iframe-tags-in-private-areaThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26223?

How severe is CVE-2026-26223?

CVE-2026-26223 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26223?

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