CVE-2026-38948

Name: CVE-2026-38948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-28T16:16:13.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-38948 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in FUEL CMS v1.5.2 and before within the asset upload functionality. The application fails to properly sanitize uploaded SVG files, allowing a low-privileged authenticated user to upload a crafted SVG file containing malicious code.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in FUEL CMS v1.5.2 and before within the asset upload functionality. The application fails to properly sanitize uploaded SVG files, allowing a low-privileged authenticated user to upload a crafted SVG file containing malicious code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-38948?

How severe is CVE-2026-38948?

CVE-2026-38948 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-38948?

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Source: NVD / NIST