CVE-2026-7299

Name: CVE-2026-7299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-02T16:16:45.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-7299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before rendering them in innerHTML, allowing an authenticated Developer to inject persistent XSS by a malicious table or column names triggering arbitrary code execution in the sessions of other workspace members when they interact with the same datasource.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Appsmith’s SQL query editor’s autocomplete functionality fails to sanitize database object names before rendering them in innerHTML, allowing an authenticated Developer to inject persistent XSS by a malicious table or column names triggering arbitrary code execution in the sessions of other workspace members when they interact with the same datasource.

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

0.34%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Appsmith	Appsmith	< 1.99

References

https://github.com/Stuub/Appsmith-1.98-Stored-XSS-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/commit/99d69180919981ed9bc5484050d809a5bec68accPatch
https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/pull/41666Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/releases/tag/v2.1Release Notes
https://github.com/appsmithorg/appsmith/security/advisories/GHSA-vvxf-f8q9-86ghVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/265691Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Stuub/Appsmith-1.98-Stored-XSS-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7299?

How severe is CVE-2026-7299?

CVE-2026-7299 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7299?

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