CVE-2026-73641: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Dayforce Payroll
Dayforce Payroll is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in multiple endpoints. An attacker can prepare a specially crafted URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim's browser. Because vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful, the vulnerability has only been confirmed in version R2026.2.0 but may also affect other versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73641 is a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in Dayforce Payroll, confirmed in version R2026.2.0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via specially crafted URLs. Vendor contact attempts failed, and no patch or official advisory is currently available. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability affects user interaction scenarios where victims open malicious URLs.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful and no patch is available, users should exercise caution when clicking untrusted links related to Dayforce Payroll R2026.2.0. Monitor official vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-73641: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Dayforce Payroll
Description
Dayforce Payroll is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in multiple endpoints. An attacker can prepare a specially crafted URL that, when opened, results in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim's browser. Because vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful, the vulnerability has only been confirmed in version R2026.2.0 but may also affect other versions.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Dayforce
Payroll
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73641 is a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in Dayforce Payroll, confirmed in version R2026.2.0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via specially crafted URLs. Vendor contact attempts failed, and no patch or official advisory is currently available. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, or other client-side impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability affects user interaction scenarios where victims open malicious URLs.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since vendor contact attempts were unsuccessful and no patch is available, users should exercise caution when clicking untrusted links related to Dayforce Payroll R2026.2.0. Monitor official vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-PL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T13:42:38.905Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba6c9ef7a7c54106b98904
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 13:33:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 13:48:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:50:54 UTC
Views: 13
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