CVE-2026-50703: 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 Desk desktop icon renderer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Frappe Framework 17.0.0-dev involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the Desk desktop icon renderer component. It allows stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79), where attacker-supplied input is not properly sanitized and can be executed in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required but user interaction is needed, and limited scope and impact. No official fix or patch has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected user's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the attack requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the ease of exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or output encoding in the affected component if feasible.
CVE-2026-50703: 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 Desk desktop icon renderer.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
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 during web page generation, specifically in the Desk desktop icon renderer component. It allows stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79), where attacker-supplied input is not properly sanitized and can be executed in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required but user interaction is needed, and limited scope and impact. No official fix or patch has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected user's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the attack requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the ease of exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or output encoding in the affected component if feasible.
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: 6a3bfa2beed863c81e0bc514
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 15:39:23 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:55:10 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 16:56:12 UTC
Views: 3
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