How severe is CVE-2026-40038?

CVE-2026-40038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-40038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-40038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22041.

When was CVE-2026-40038 published?

CVE-2026-40038 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-40038

CVE-2026-40038 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22041
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pachno 1.0.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads into POST parameters. Attackers can inject scripts through the value, comment_body, article_content, description, and message parameters across multiple controllers, which are stored in the database and executed in users' browser sessions due to improper sanitization via Request::getRawParameter() or Request::getParameter() calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40038?: Pachno 1.0.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads into POST parameters. Attackers can inject scripts through the value, comment_body, article_content, description, and message parameters across multiple controllers, which are stored in the database and executed in users' browser sessions due to improper sanitization via Request::getRawParameter() or Request::getParameter() calls.
How severe is CVE-2026-40038?: CVE-2026-40038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-40038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-40038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22041.
When was CVE-2026-40038 published?: CVE-2026-40038 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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