CVE-2026-36468: n/a
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in index.php in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to supply an arbitrarily named URL parameter key, with part of its name containing any URL-encoded common XSS payload (such as "><script>alert(1)</script>).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-36468 describes an XSS vulnerability in CuteNews v2.1.2's index.php. The flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary script code by manipulating the name of a URL parameter, where part of the parameter name includes URL-encoded common XSS payloads such as "><script>alert(1)</script>. This can lead to script execution in the victim's browser when the crafted URL is accessed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or conduct phishing attacks. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or filtering on URL parameters or using web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads.
CVE-2026-36468: n/a
Description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in index.php in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to supply an arbitrarily named URL parameter key, with part of its name containing any URL-encoded common XSS payload (such as "><script>alert(1)</script>).
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-36468 describes an XSS vulnerability in CuteNews v2.1.2's index.php. The flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary script code by manipulating the name of a URL parameter, where part of the parameter name includes URL-encoded common XSS payloads such as "><script>alert(1)</script>. This can lead to script execution in the victim's browser when the crafted URL is accessed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or conduct phishing attacks. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or filtering on URL parameters or using web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab14e0755bf5e2cf5168f70
Added to database: 09/21/2026, 15:32:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/21/2026, 15:47:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 23:51:18 UTC
Views: 8
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