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CVE-2026-41098: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Microsoft Azure Stack Edge

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-41098cvecve-2026-41098cwe-79
Published: Tue Jun 09 2026 (06/09/2026, 17:05:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Azure Stack Edge

Description

CVE-2026-41098 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Stack Edge version 2. 2. 0. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an authorized attacker to perform spoofing attacks over a network. The vulnerability affects the cloud service Azure Stack Edge. An official fix is available from Microsoft, and the vendor manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.4high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/09/2026, 23:25:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41098) in Microsoft Azure Stack Edge (version 2.2.0) is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). The flaw enables an authorized attacker to conduct spoofing attacks over a network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high. Microsoft has issued an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to perform spoofing attacks, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Azure Stack Edge service. The high CVSS score reflects significant potential impact if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available from Microsoft. Since Azure Stack Edge is a cloud service, Microsoft manages the remediation server-side. Users should consult the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41098 for confirmation and ensure their service instances are updated accordingly.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2026-04-16T19:12:36.195Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix
Is Cloud Service
true
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41098","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 6a284cbb8dd33fbd85664533

Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:19 PM

Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 11:25:42 PM

Last updated: 6/10/2026, 6:16:41 AM

Views: 4

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