CVE-2026-8296
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-8296 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In affected versions of Octopus Server with certain access levels it was possible to embed a Cross-Site Scripting Payload via artifacts.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In affected versions of Octopus Server with certain access levels it was possible to embed a Cross-Site Scripting Payload via artifacts.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-8296?
In affected versions of Octopus Server with certain access levels it was possible to embed a Cross-Site Scripting Payload via artifacts.
How severe is CVE-2026-8296?
CVE-2026-8296 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8296?
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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