Chartbrew
CVE-2026-27605
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 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via local access. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to account takeover. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Chartbrew versions prior to 4.8.4 allow authenticated users to upload arbitrary files by bypassing file type validation, enabling stored XSS attacks through malicious HTML files served from the uploads directory. An attacker can exploit this to steal authentication tokens stored in localStorage and achieve account takeover. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.4, the application allows uploading files (project logos) without validating the file type or content. [CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Fixed in version 4.8.4.. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Chartbrew. Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.4, the application allows uploading files (project logos) without validating the file type or content. It trusts the extension provided by the user. These files are saved to the uploads/ directory and served statically. An attacker can upload an HTML file containing malicious JavaScript. Since authentication tokens are likely stored in localStorage (
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
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2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. Prior to version 4.8.4, the application allows uploading files (project logos) without validating the file type or content. It trusts the extension provided by the user. These files are saved to the uploads/ directory and served statically. An attacker can upload an HTML file containing malicious JavaScript. Since authentication tokens are likely stored in localStorage (as they are returned in the API body), this XSS can lead to account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 4.8.4.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Chartbrew should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-27605, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. 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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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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