CVE-2026-50700: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Frappe Frappe Framework
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Frappe Framework version 17.0.0-dev due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input in the frappe.get_avatar function.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Frappe Framework 17.0.0-dev involves improper neutralization of input in the frappe.get_avatar function, leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing affected pages. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and limited scope and impact. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application users, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges, limiting its severity to medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should apply strict input validation and output encoding around the frappe.get_avatar function if possible, and consider limiting user privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-50700: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Frappe Frappe Framework
Description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Frappe Framework version 17.0.0-dev due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input in the frappe.get_avatar function.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.6medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Frappe Framework 17.0.0-dev involves improper neutralization of input in the frappe.get_avatar function, leading to stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing affected pages. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and limited scope and impact. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application users, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges, limiting its severity to medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should apply strict input validation and output encoding around the frappe.get_avatar function if possible, and consider limiting user privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Fluid Attacks
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T14:49:25.369Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3bfa2beed863c81e0bc50c
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 15:39:23 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:55:19 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 18:33:31 UTC
Views: 5
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