What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27440?

CVE-2026-27440 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Saad Iqbal are affected by CVE-2026-27440?

CVE-2026-27440 presents notable security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27440?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Saad Iqbal CVE-2026-27440

MEDIUM

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

2026-02-19 audit@patchstack.com

XSS

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 21:18 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.7.6.

AnalysisAI

Stored cross-site scripting in myCred versions up to 2.9.7.6 allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when viewing affected pages. An attacker with login credentials can leverage the vulnerability to steal session tokens, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of victims. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Saad Iqbal myCred mycred. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred mycred allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred: from n/a through <= 2.9.7.6.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Saad Iqbal myCred mycred.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.