CVE-2026-19929: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in OpenBoxes
A vulnerability was identified in OpenBoxes up to 0.9.6. This impacts the function buildZebraTemplate of the file grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/core/DocumentController.groovy of the component Template Processing. The manipulation leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 0.9.8-hotfix1 and 0.9.8 will fix this issue. The identifier of the patch is deeac6a4a7aba86ce99c4bda37142e41d209293e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the OpenBoxes software's template processing component, specifically the buildZebraTemplate function in grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/core/DocumentController.groovy. Improper neutralization of special elements used in the template engine can lead to remote exploitation. The vulnerability is present in versions up to and including 0.9.6. Public exploit code exists. The issue is resolved by upgrading to versions 0.9.8 or 0.9.8-hotfix1, with the patch identified by commit deeac6a4a7aba86ce99c4bda37142e41d209293e.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit improper neutralization in the template engine, potentially leading to unauthorized manipulation of template processing. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), indicating a moderate impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by upgrading OpenBoxes to version 0.9.8 or 0.9.8-hotfix1. It is recommended to apply this upgrade promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-19929: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in OpenBoxes
Description
A vulnerability was identified in OpenBoxes up to 0.9.6. This impacts the function buildZebraTemplate of the file grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/core/DocumentController.groovy of the component Template Processing. The manipulation leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 0.9.8-hotfix1 and 0.9.8 will fix this issue. The identifier of the patch is deeac6a4a7aba86ce99c4bda37142e41d209293e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the OpenBoxes software's template processing component, specifically the buildZebraTemplate function in grails-app/controllers/org/pih/warehouse/core/DocumentController.groovy. Improper neutralization of special elements used in the template engine can lead to remote exploitation. The vulnerability is present in versions up to and including 0.9.6. Public exploit code exists. The issue is resolved by upgrading to versions 0.9.8 or 0.9.8-hotfix1, with the patch identified by commit deeac6a4a7aba86ce99c4bda37142e41d209293e.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit improper neutralization in the template engine, potentially leading to unauthorized manipulation of template processing. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), indicating a moderate impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by upgrading OpenBoxes to version 0.9.8 or 0.9.8-hotfix1. It is recommended to apply this upgrade promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-c7w5-449g-58mm
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-19929"]
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a81d703bf8831d5394a104d
Added to database: 08/16/2026, 15:28:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 11:16:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:08:50 UTC
Views: 63
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