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Admin CVE-2026-5252

| EUVDEUVD-2026-17773 LOW
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-04-01 VulDB GHSA-4c6f-f3m2-g3pw
2.0
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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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

While the CVSS score of 3.5 is low, several factors elevate practical risk: the attack requires authentication (PR:L per CVSS vector) and user interaction (UI:R), but publicly available exploit code exists, reducing barriers to abuse by insiders or compromised accounts. The CVSS Environmental metric (E:P) indicates proof-of-concept availability, consistent with the public GitHub repository. The 'unknown function' designation and vendor non-responsiveness mean no official remediation timeline exists. However, the low impact scope (S:U, no confidentiality loss, limited integrity impact) and requirement for user interaction limit this to a moderate concern for most deployments. Risk is elevated in multi-user admin environments where message functionality is actively used, but negligible in isolated or single-user installations.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated admin user with access to the admin panel crafts a message containing a malicious JavaScript payload (e.g., <script>alert('XSS')</script>) through the Message Create Endpoint. Due to insufficient input sanitization, the payload is stored in the application database and executed in the browser of any other admin user who views or interacts with the message, potentially stealing session tokens, redirecting to phishing sites, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim. Public exploit code from the GitHub repository lowers the technical barrier for attackers with existing admin credentials or those who have compromised an admin account.

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 – Apr 01, 2026

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in z-9527 admin 1.0 and 2.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Message Create Endpoint (/server/routes/message.js), affecting message content with user interaction required. Publicly available exploit code exists, and the vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, leaving affected installations without an official patch.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis; the vendor did not respond to disclosure attempts. Immediate mitigations include: (1) restrict admin interface access to trusted networks via firewall rules; (2) implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS payload execution; (3) disable or restrict the message creation feature if operationally feasible; (4) monitor admin logs for suspicious message creation activity containing script tags or encoded payloads. Organizations should track z-9527 project repositories and vendor communications for security updates. Patching or upgrading to a patched version should be prioritized if the vendor releases a fix.

Affected VersionsENISA

Admin 1.0
Admin 2.0

Affected Packages

euvd admin no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding in the message creation functionality of z-9527 admin. CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) indicates that user-supplied data in message creation is not properly sanitized before being rendered in the web application, allowing an authenticated user to craft malicious payloads. The affected component is the message.js route handler, which processes message creation requests without sufficient XSS protections. The attack vector is network-based, targeting the admin application's web interface where messages are created and subsequently displayed to other users.

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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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
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

4
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
5.1 (MEDIUM) 2.0 (LOW)
PoC Detected
Apr 01, 2026 - 14:23 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Apr 01, 2026 - 03:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in z-9527 admin 1.0/2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /server/routes/message.js of the component Message Create Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment GitHub VulDB

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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

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.

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