CVE-2026-27746: SPIP jeux · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects SPIP jeuxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium : upgrade to 4.1.1 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.1.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade jeux and spip-contrib-extensions/jeux to 4.1.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SPIPjeux | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubspip-contrib-extensions/jeuxpkg:github/spip-contrib-extensions/jeuxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade the SPIP jeux plugin to version 4.1.1 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. In addition, developers should implement strict output encoding for all user-supplied input before rendering it in HTML contexts, using context-appropriate escaping functions. Input validation should be enforced to reject unexpected or malicious input early. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block common XSS attack patterns targeting the affected endpoints. Security teams should conduct regular code reviews and security testing, including automated scanning for XSS vulnerabilities. User education to recognize suspicious links can reduce the risk of successful exploitation. Monitoring web logs for unusual request patterns or error messages related to the jeux plugin can help detect attempted exploitation. Finally, applying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can mitigate the impact of XSS by restricting script execution sources.
Description
The SPIP jeux plugin versions prior to 4.1.1 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the pre_propre pipeline. The plugin incorporates untrusted request parameters into HTML output without proper output encoding, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary script content into pages that render a jeux block. When a victim is induced to visit a crafted URL, the injected content is reflected into the response and executed in the victim's browser context.
References
- chocapikk.com/posts/2026/spip-plugins-vulnerabilities/ (opens in a new tab)
- blog.spip.net/Mise-a-jour-de-securite-sortie-de-SPIP-4-4-10.html (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.spip.net/jeux (opens in a new tab)
- git.spip.net/spip-contrib-extensions/jeux/-/commit/3d240cffb258491acd72f8b37579e8a7417740ff (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/spip-jeux-reflected-xss-via-index-parameters (opens in a new tab)