CVE-2026-66457: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in @msykes Events Manager
CVE-2026-66457 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Events Manager versions up to and including 7.4.1. This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-66457 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Events Manager product by @msykes, affecting all versions up to and including 7.4.1. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected systems. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewalls or input validation controls to mitigate potential exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-66457: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in @msykes Events Manager
Description
CVE-2026-66457 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Events Manager versions up to and including 7.4.1. This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
@msykes
Events Manager
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-66457 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Events Manager product by @msykes, affecting all versions up to and including 7.4.1. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected systems. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewalls or input validation controls to mitigate potential exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T09:00:34.597Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a749d3fbf8831d539dba71d
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:42:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:12:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 39
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