CVE-2026-8833
HIGH
8,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: active
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
Description
AI Translation Available
Improper neutralization of HTML-encoded characters in the URL validation function in Checkmk <2.5.0p5, <2.4.0p31, <2.3.0p48, and all 2.2.0 versions allows an authenticated user to bypass URL validation and inject malicious URLs such as javascript: URIs, resulting in cross-site scripting when another user interacts with the crafted link.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
StableCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Read Application Data
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies:
AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
https://checkmk.com/werk/20002