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CVE-2026-41557: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in PressLayouts Kapee

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-41557cvecve-2026-41557cwe-79
Published: Wed Jun 17 2026 (06/17/2026, 09:51:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: PressLayouts
Product: Kapee

Description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Kapee < 1.7.1 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<1.7.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/17/2026, 11:31:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41557) affects PressLayouts Kapee and is classified as CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 (high), with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability rated low to low and low respectively. The affected versions are all versions prior to 1.7.1, though the input data does not explicitly list affected versions, the description states "Kapee < 1.7.1". There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and the remediation level is not specified.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service availability. The CVSS vector indicates low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, but the scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS attempts if feasible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-04-21T12:35:51.612Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a32804c0b89be68882ffde1

Added to database: 6/17/2026, 11:09:00 AM

Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 11:31:46 AM

Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:05:28 PM

Views: 3

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