CVE-2026-77115: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Brave
Description
CVE-2026-77115 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Brave Popup Builder up to version 0.8.5. The vulnerability arises because UTM query parameters are reflected into popup form HTML without proper escaping, allowing potential injection of malicious scripts. This flaw affects versions prior to 0.8.6. 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
Brave
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Technical Analysis
Brave Popup Builder (brave-popup-builder) versions before 0.8.6 improperly handle UTM query parameters by reflecting them into popup form HTML without escaping, leading to a CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. This can allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts via crafted UTM parameters. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially resulting in information disclosure, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been published by the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with UTM parameters and consider implementing input validation or escaping as a temporary mitigation if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T12:17:33.040Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8a91afacd9273b49900c7d
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 06:22:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:07:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 74
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