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CVE-2026-63001: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in redaxo core

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-63001cvecve-2026-63001cwe-79
Published: 09/23/2026 (09/23/2026, 14:03:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: redaxo
Product: core

Description

REDAXO is a PHP-based content management system. Prior to 5.21.2, the mediaIsInUse() handler in redaxo/src/addons/media_manager/lib/media_manager.php inserts a Media Manager type name into raw backend warning HTML without escaping it when invoked through MEDIA_IS_IN_USE. An administrator with Media Manager access can store HTML in a type name, and the payload executes in another administrator's browser when that administrator tries to delete media referenced by the type's effects, enabling session theft or unauthorized backend actions. This issue is fixed in version 5.21.2.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

redaxo

core

Affected versions
<5.21.2
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
redaxo/core
pkg:github/redaxo/core
Affected versions
<5.21.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/23/2026, 14:48:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-63001 is a CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) vulnerability in the REDAXO PHP-based content management system. Specifically, the mediaIsInUse() handler in redaxo/src/addons/media_manager/lib/media_manager.php prior to version 5.21.2 inserts a Media Manager type name into backend warning HTML without escaping it. An administrator with Media Manager access can store malicious HTML in a type name, which executes in another administrator's browser when that administrator attempts to delete media referenced by that type. This can enable session theft or unauthorized backend actions. The issue is resolved in REDAXO version 5.21.2.

Potential Impact

This vulnerability allows an administrator with Media Manager access to execute arbitrary HTML/JavaScript in the context of another administrator's browser session. The impact includes potential session theft and unauthorized actions within the backend. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting limited scope due to required privileges and user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Upgrade REDAXO core to version 5.21.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is required as the official fix addresses the issue.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
GitHub_M
Date Reserved
2026-07-14T23:10:57.032Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab3e330f7a7c54106ea7c6d

Added to database: 09/23/2026, 14:33:20 UTC

Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 14:48:02 UTC

Last updated: 09/24/2026, 03:59:07 UTC

Views: 10

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