CVE-2026-36470
MEDIUMCVSS 5.8/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2026-36470 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CuteNews v.2.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in index.php. The value of the "Referer" header is copied into the response HTML unmodified/unescaped during POST messages to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CuteNews v.2.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in index.php. The value of the "Referer" header is copied into the response HTML unmodified/unescaped during POST messages to index.php.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | n/a |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-36470?
CuteNews v.2.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in index.php. The value of the "Referer" header is copied into the response HTML unmodified/unescaped during POST messages to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2026-36470?
CVE-2026-36470 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-36470?
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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