CVE-2026-48869: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kriesi Enfold
CVE-2026-48869 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Kriesi Enfold product, affecting versions up to and including 7.1.4. It is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, classified under CWE-79, which involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48869 is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Kriesi Enfold theme, affecting versions up to 7.1.4. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially resulting in data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, attackers do not need valid credentials to exploit it. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules to detect and block malicious payloads related to XSS attacks. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically applicable to this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48869: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kriesi Enfold
Description
CVE-2026-48869 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Kriesi Enfold product, affecting versions up to and including 7.1.4. It is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, classified under CWE-79, which involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48869 is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Kriesi Enfold theme, affecting versions up to 7.1.4. The vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially resulting in data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, attackers do not need valid credentials to exploit it. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules to detect and block malicious payloads related to XSS attacks. Avoid relying on generic mitigations unless specifically applicable to this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-25T22:10:00.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31c7a80b89be6888375f36
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 10:01:12 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 10:15:27 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:12:05 AM
Views: 9
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