Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-1520?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-1520. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1520?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify cross-site scripting controls are in place.

CVE-2026-1520

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1520?

CVE-2026-1520 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.9 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

LOW

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-01-28 cna@vuldb.com

XSS

1.9

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

1.9 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

2.4 (LOW) 1.9 (LOW)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

LOW 2.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in rethinkdb up to 2.4.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Secondary Index Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was identified in rethinkdb versions up to 2.4.3. is affected by cross-site scripting (xss) (CVSS 2.4).

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Risk Assessment	CVSS 2.4 (LOW). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario	A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, cross site scripting.
Remediation	Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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CVE-2026-1520 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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