CVE-2026-78294: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Dylan Kuhn Geo Mashup
CVE-2026-78294 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dylan Kuhn's Geo Mashup plugin affecting versions up to 1.13.21. This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity but needs privileges and user interaction. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78294 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability in Geo Mashup versions up to 1.13.21. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts in a way that affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker needs low privileges and user interaction to exploit the vulnerability remotely. The scope of impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit privileges of users who can contribute content and be cautious with user-generated input. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-78294: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Dylan Kuhn Geo Mashup
Description
CVE-2026-78294 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dylan Kuhn's Geo Mashup plugin affecting versions up to 1.13.21. This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity but needs privileges and user interaction. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Dylan Kuhn
Geo Mashup
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78294 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability in Geo Mashup versions up to 1.13.21. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts in a way that affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker needs low privileges and user interaction to exploit the vulnerability remotely. The scope of impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit privileges of users who can contribute content and be cautious with user-generated input. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T07:38:18.805Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aabebe755bf5e2cf570489f
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 13:32:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 13:46:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 13:46:59 UTC
Views: 5
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