CVE-2026-44828

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2026-44828 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Qexo is an open source online editor for static blogs. From 4.0.0 until 4.2.0, Qexo exposes /api/init_step/ through init_step_api without authentication, authorization, or a setup-completion guard. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Qexo is an open source online editor for static blogs. From 4.0.0 until 4.2.0, Qexo exposes /api/init_step/ through init_step_api without authentication, authorization, or a setup-completion guard. An unauthenticated requester with a valid CSRF token obtained from a public page can submit the first initialization step and reset the INIT setting, causing the instance to re-enter the setup flow. The setup response and /init/ page can expose stored PROVIDER configuration, including service credentials, in frontend content. This issue is fixed in version 4.2.0.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
QexoQexo>= 4.0.0, < 4.2.0

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44828?
Qexo is an open source online editor for static blogs. From 4.0.0 until 4.2.0, Qexo exposes /api/init_step/ through init_step_api without authentication, authorization, or a setup-completion guard. An unauthenticated requester with a valid CSRF token obtained from a public page can submit the first initialization step and reset the INIT setting, causing the instance to re-enter the setup flow. The setup response and /init/ page can expose stored PROVIDER configuration, including service credentials, in frontend content. This issue is fixed in version 4.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-44828?
CVE-2026-44828 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44828?
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