CVE-2026-66604: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Paolo GeoDirectory
CVE-2026-66604 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory versions up to and including 2.8.173. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts during web page generation without requiring authentication. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66604) affects Paolo GeoDirectory versions <= 2.8.173 and involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to unauthenticated cross-site scripting (CWE-79). The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. However, no 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 available, consider applying input validation or output encoding workarounds if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-66604: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Paolo GeoDirectory
Description
CVE-2026-66604 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory versions up to and including 2.8.173. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts during web page generation without requiring authentication. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input. No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66604) affects Paolo GeoDirectory versions <= 2.8.173 and involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to unauthenticated cross-site scripting (CWE-79). The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. However, no 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 available, consider applying input validation or output encoding workarounds if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:13.421Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a86f1aeacd9273b49977bc7
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:23:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 12:52:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 13:12:19 UTC
Views: 2
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