Windows
CVE-2026-1769
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: High. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Stored cross-site scripting in Xerox CentreWare Web through version 7.0.6 enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist on the application and execute in users' browsers. An attacker with local access and user interaction can compromise confidentiality and potentially modify data within the CentreWare environment. No patch is currently available; upgrading to version 7.2.2.25 or later is recommended as a mitigation.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xerox CentreWare on Windows allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CentreWare: through 7.0.6. Consider upgrading Xerox® CentreWare Web® to v7.2.2.25 via the software available on Xerox.com [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Centreware Web. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xerox CentreWare on Windows allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CentreWare: through 7.0.6.
Consider upgrading Xerox® CentreWare Web® to v7.2.2.25 via the software available on Xerox.com
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xerox CentreWare on Windows allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CentreWare: through 7.0.6.
Consider upgrading Xerox® CentreWare Web® to v7.2.2.25 via the software available on Xerox.com
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-1769 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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CVE.org
EPSS
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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