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Librenms CVE-2026-26989

MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-02-20 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-6xmx-xr9p-58p7
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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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 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: Required. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Stored XSS in LibreNMS Alert Rules allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the Alert Rules page, affecting versions 25.12.0 and below. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, though exploitation requires high-level administrative privileges and user interaction. The vulnerability has been patched in version 26.2.0.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 CVSS 4.3

LibreNMS is an auto-discovering PHP/MySQL/SNMP based network monitoring tool. Versions 25.12.0 and below are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alert Rules workflow. [CVSS 4.3 MEDIUM]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 26.2.0.. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

composer librenms/librenms fix: 26.2.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in composer

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Librenms. LibreNMS is an auto-discovering PHP/MySQL/SNMP based network monitoring tool. Versions 25.12.0 and below are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alert Rules workflow. An attacker with administrative privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser context of any user who accesses the Alert Rules page. This issue has been fixed in version 26.2.0.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

3
PoC Detected
Feb 20, 2026 - 16:25 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 20, 2026 - 16:25 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 20, 2026 - 02:16 nvd
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

LibreNMS is an auto-discovering PHP/MySQL/SNMP based network monitoring tool. Versions 25.12.0 and below are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alert Rules workflow. An attacker with administrative privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser context of any user who accesses the Alert Rules page. This issue has been fixed in version 26.2.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using LibreNMS should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-26989, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 100% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

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