CVE-2026-97077: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Spacetime Ad Inserter
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Ad Inserter <= 2.8.18 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97077) is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Spacetime Ad Inserter versions up to 2.8.18. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates it is remotely exploitable without privileges, requires user interaction, and results in partial impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected web application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The vulnerability affects all users who interact with the vulnerable plugin version, potentially enabling phishing, session hijacking, or other malicious activities.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin version to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-97077: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Spacetime Ad Inserter
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Ad Inserter <= 2.8.18 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Spacetime
Ad Inserter
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97077) is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Spacetime Ad Inserter versions up to 2.8.18. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates it is remotely exploitable without privileges, requires user interaction, and results in partial impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected web application. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system or user data. The vulnerability affects all users who interact with the vulnerable plugin version, potentially enabling phishing, session hijacking, or other malicious activities.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin version to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T00:20:10.982Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08c92a4e24523d069110
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:18:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:02:52 UTC
Views: 13
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