CVE-2026-42754: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in phbernard Favicon
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in phbernard Favicon favicon-by-realfavicongenerator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Favicon: from n/a through <= 1.3.46.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The phbernard Favicon plugin version 1.3.46 and earlier contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
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 interacting with untrusted content that involves the phbernard Favicon plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-42754: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in phbernard Favicon
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in phbernard Favicon favicon-by-realfavicongenerator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Favicon: from n/a through <= 1.3.46.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The phbernard Favicon plugin version 1.3.46 and earlier contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
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 interacting with untrusted content that involves the phbernard Favicon plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T09:05:35.592Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16c88de29bf47b50b1dc26
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 10:33:49 AM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 10:49:03 AM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 11:53:21 AM
Views: 4
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