CVE-2026-97266: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit <= 4.9.12.1 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-79) affects Nexcess Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit versions up to and including 4.9.12.1. It is a contributor cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw where input is not properly sanitized during web page generation, enabling an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts that could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges, limiting its impact compared to more severe XSS flaws.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit exposure by restricting user privileges and educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content.
CVE-2026-97266: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Nexcess Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit
Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit <= 4.9.12.1 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Nexcess
Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-79) affects Nexcess Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit versions up to and including 4.9.12.1. It is a contributor cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw where input is not properly sanitized during web page generation, enabling an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts that could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges, limiting its impact compared to more severe XSS flaws.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit exposure by restricting user privileges and educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T10:23:19.164Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08cf2a4e24523d069661
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:18:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:03:19 UTC
Views: 14
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