CVE-2026-44371: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in OSC ondemand
Open OnDemand is an open-source high-performance computing portal. Prior to 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2, specially crafted filenames can execute javascript in the file browser This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Open OnDemand versions before 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2 contain an improper neutralization of input vulnerability (CWE-79) in the file browser component. This allows execution of JavaScript through specially crafted filenames, leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability is addressed by updates released in the specified fixed versions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected user's browser when viewing the file browser. This can lead to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts typical of XSS vulnerabilities. There are no reports of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Open OnDemand versions 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2. Users should upgrade to one of these versions to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning information. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-44371: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in OSC ondemand
Description
Open OnDemand is an open-source high-performance computing portal. Prior to 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2, specially crafted filenames can execute javascript in the file browser This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Open OnDemand versions before 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2 contain an improper neutralization of input vulnerability (CWE-79) in the file browser component. This allows execution of JavaScript through specially crafted filenames, leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability is addressed by updates released in the specified fixed versions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected user's browser when viewing the file browser. This can lead to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts typical of XSS vulnerabilities. There are no reports of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Open OnDemand versions 4.0.11, 4.1.5, and 4.2.2. Users should upgrade to one of these versions to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning information. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T20:15:20.631Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a05e888ec166c07b0eee366
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 3:21:44 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 3:37:43 PM
Last updated: 5/14/2026, 4:22:49 PM
Views: 4
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