CVE-2026-36163: n/a
An HTML injection vulnerability in the file view endpoint of LiquidFiles v4.2.7 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser via the uploading of and user interaction with a crafted HTML file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-36163 is an HTML injection vulnerability affecting LiquidFiles version 4.2.7. Authenticated attackers can exploit this issue by uploading malicious HTML files to the file view endpoint. When a victim interacts with these files, arbitrary JavaScript executes in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) impacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating medium severity. There is no known public exploit and no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of another user's browser, which can lead to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to users who interact with the crafted HTML file. There is no indication of system-level compromise or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file uploads to trusted users and avoid interacting with untrusted HTML files. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-36163: n/a
Description
An HTML injection vulnerability in the file view endpoint of LiquidFiles v4.2.7 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser via the uploading of and user interaction with a crafted HTML file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-36163 is an HTML injection vulnerability affecting LiquidFiles version 4.2.7. Authenticated attackers can exploit this issue by uploading malicious HTML files to the file view endpoint. When a victim interacts with these files, arbitrary JavaScript executes in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) impacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating medium severity. There is no known public exploit and no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of another user's browser, which can lead to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to users who interact with the crafted HTML file. There is no indication of system-level compromise or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file uploads to trusted users and avoid interacting with untrusted HTML files. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4d8138c9d9e3dbe3f681c9
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 22:44:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 11:53:41 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 85
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