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Java CVE-2026-2972

LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-02-23 cna@vuldb.com
1.9
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A03:2021 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V5 - Validation, Sanitization and Encoding Input validation, output encoding, parameterized queries
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 2.4 (LOW). 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 cross site scripting.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

A vulnerability was determined in a466350665 Smart-SSO up to 2.1.1. This affects the function Save of the file smart-sso-server/src/main/java/openjoe/smart/sso/server/controller/admin/UserController.java of the component Role Edit Page. [CVSS 2.4 LOW]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. 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 Smart-Sso. A vulnerability was determined in a466350665 Smart-SSO up to 2.1.1. This affects the function Save of the file smart-sso-server/src/main/java/openjoe/smart/sso/server/controller/admin/UserController.java of the component Role Edit Page. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Passive
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
2.4 (LOW) 1.9 (LOW)
PoC Detected
Feb 25, 2026 - 15:11 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 23, 2026 - 06:16 nvd
LOW 2.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was determined in a466350665 Smart-SSO up to 2.1.1. This affects the function Save of the file smart-sso-server/src/main/java/openjoe/smart/sso/server/controller/admin/UserController.java of the component Role Edit Page. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-2972 is a low-severity vulnerability in a466350665 Smart-SSO involving cross-site scripting (CVSS 2.4). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard cross-site scripting mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 93% 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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
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

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
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)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:a466350665:smart-sso:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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