CVE-2026-3278

Name: CVE-2026-3278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-18T14:16:40.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-3278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ ZENworks Service Desk allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.This issue affects ZENworks Service Desk: 25.2, 25.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ ZENworks Service Desk allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.This issue affects ZENworks Service Desk: 25.2, 25.3.

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

7.4/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/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:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opentext	Zenworks Service Desk	25.2
Opentext	Zenworks Service Desk	25.3

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000045873?language=en_USVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3278?

How severe is CVE-2026-3278?

CVE-2026-3278 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3278?

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