CVE-2026-40457

CVE-2026-40457 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Description

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in LMS (LAN Management System) before commit 9c5651b in the "dbrecover.php" and "netremap.php" modules where unsanitized GET parameters are directly embedded into HTML output. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript when an authenticated user clicks a crafted link, provided the required conditions (such as a network defined in the system) are met.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40457?
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in LMS (LAN Management System) before commit 9c5651b in the "dbrecover.php" and "netremap.php" modules where unsanitized GET parameters are directly embedded into HTML output. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript when an authenticated user clicks a crafted link, provided the required conditions (such as a network defined in the system) are met.
How severe is CVE-2026-40457?
CVE-2026-40457 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2026-40457 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40457?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-40457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-40457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37876.
When was CVE-2026-40457 published?
CVE-2026-40457 was published on 2026-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

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