CVE-2026-35012: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in openises tickets
Open ISES Tickets versions before 3.44.2 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the add_facnote.php script. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the ticket_id GET parameter, which is not properly sanitized before being inserted into a hidden input field's VALUE attribute. When a victim visits a crafted URL containing this malicious ticket_id parameter, the injected script executes in their browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-35012 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets before version 3.44.2. The flaw exists in add_facnote.php where the ticket_id GET parameter is directly embedded into a hidden input field's VALUE attribute without proper input neutralization. This allows authenticated attackers to craft URLs that execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session when the URL is accessed. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1. No official fix or patch has been documented, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of a user who visits a maliciously crafted URL. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or other client-side impacts typical of reflected XSS. However, the attack requires user interaction (visiting the malicious URL) and authentication, which limits the scope and ease of exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on URLs containing ticket_id parameters from untrusted sources. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns may help mitigate risk. Vendors and administrators should monitor for updates from the Open ISES Tickets project regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-35012: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in openises tickets
Description
Open ISES Tickets versions before 3.44.2 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the add_facnote.php script. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the ticket_id GET parameter, which is not properly sanitized before being inserted into a hidden input field's VALUE attribute. When a victim visits a crafted URL containing this malicious ticket_id parameter, the injected script executes in their browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no official patch or remediation level currently confirmed for this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35012 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets before version 3.44.2. The flaw exists in add_facnote.php where the ticket_id GET parameter is directly embedded into a hidden input field's VALUE attribute without proper input neutralization. This allows authenticated attackers to craft URLs that execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session when the URL is accessed. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1. No official fix or patch has been documented, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of a user who visits a maliciously crafted URL. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or other client-side impacts typical of reflected XSS. However, the attack requires user interaction (visiting the malicious URL) and authentication, which limits the scope and ease of exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when clicking on URLs containing ticket_id parameters from untrusted sources. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns may help mitigate risk. Vendors and administrators should monitor for updates from the Open ISES Tickets project regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-31T20:40:15.618Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0e173cba1db47362a37494
Added to database: 05/20/2026, 20:19:08 UTC
Last enriched: 05/27/2026, 20:59:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 10:33:23 UTC
Views: 55
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