CVE-2026-3027: Cross Site Scripting in erzhongxmu JEEWMS
A vulnerability was found in erzhongxmu JEEWMS up to 3.7. This affects an unknown part of the file src/main/webapp/plug-in/ueditor/jsp/getContent.jsp of the component UEditor. The manipulation of the argument myEditor results in cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3027 identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the erzhongxmu JEEWMS product, affecting all versions up to 3.7. The flaw exists in the UEditor component, specifically within the JSP file located at src/main/webapp/plug-in/ueditor/jsp/getContent.jsp. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the 'myEditor' parameter, which is not properly sanitized before being processed and rendered, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This type of vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The attack vector is network-based with no privileges required and no authentication needed, but it does require user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page. The vendor was informed early but has not issued any patches or advisories, leaving the vulnerability unmitigated. While no known active exploits have been reported, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of opportunistic attacks. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low complexity and no scope change, with partial impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure input handling in web applications, especially in components like rich text editors that process user-generated content.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users interacting with the vulnerable JEEWMS application. This can lead to theft of session cookies, user impersonation, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, and exposure of sensitive information. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect system availability, the integrity and confidentiality of user data and sessions are at risk. Organizations relying on JEEWMS for enterprise or government workflows may face reputational damage, data breaches, and compliance violations if exploited. The lack of vendor response and patch availability increases the window of exposure, potentially inviting targeted or opportunistic attacks. Since exploitation requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to increase attack success. The impact is particularly significant for organizations with high-value targets or sensitive data accessed through the affected software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of an official patch, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, apply strict input validation and output encoding on the 'myEditor' parameter within the affected JSP or surrounding application code to neutralize malicious scripts. If source code modification is not feasible, deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. Educate users to avoid clicking unknown or suspicious links and employ browser security features such as Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution origins. Regularly monitor logs for unusual activity indicative of XSS exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider isolating or restricting access to the affected JEEWMS instances until a vendor patch or official fix is released. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any successful exploitation.
Affected Countries
China, United States, India, Germany, United Kingdom, France, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Russia
CVE-2026-3027: Cross Site Scripting in erzhongxmu JEEWMS
Description
A vulnerability was found in erzhongxmu JEEWMS up to 3.7. This affects an unknown part of the file src/main/webapp/plug-in/ueditor/jsp/getContent.jsp of the component UEditor. The manipulation of the argument myEditor results in cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3027 identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the erzhongxmu JEEWMS product, affecting all versions up to 3.7. The flaw exists in the UEditor component, specifically within the JSP file located at src/main/webapp/plug-in/ueditor/jsp/getContent.jsp. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the 'myEditor' parameter, which is not properly sanitized before being processed and rendered, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This type of vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The attack vector is network-based with no privileges required and no authentication needed, but it does require user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page. The vendor was informed early but has not issued any patches or advisories, leaving the vulnerability unmitigated. While no known active exploits have been reported, the public disclosure of the exploit code increases the risk of opportunistic attacks. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low complexity and no scope change, with partial impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure input handling in web applications, especially in components like rich text editors that process user-generated content.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users interacting with the vulnerable JEEWMS application. This can lead to theft of session cookies, user impersonation, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, and exposure of sensitive information. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect system availability, the integrity and confidentiality of user data and sessions are at risk. Organizations relying on JEEWMS for enterprise or government workflows may face reputational damage, data breaches, and compliance violations if exploited. The lack of vendor response and patch availability increases the window of exposure, potentially inviting targeted or opportunistic attacks. Since exploitation requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to increase attack success. The impact is particularly significant for organizations with high-value targets or sensitive data accessed through the affected software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of an official patch, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, apply strict input validation and output encoding on the 'myEditor' parameter within the affected JSP or surrounding application code to neutralize malicious scripts. If source code modification is not feasible, deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. Educate users to avoid clicking unknown or suspicious links and employ browser security features such as Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution origins. Regularly monitor logs for unusual activity indicative of XSS exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider isolating or restricting access to the affected JEEWMS instances until a vendor patch or official fix is released. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any successful exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-23T14:05:20.948Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699cc3dbbe58cf853bc8ee23
Added to database: 2/23/2026, 9:17:15 PM
Last enriched: 3/3/2026, 1:23:49 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 7:08:43 AM
Views: 57
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