How severe is CVE-2026-41456?

CVE-2026-41456 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-41456 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2026-41456?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-41456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24239.

When was CVE-2026-41456 published?

CVE-2026-41456 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41456

CVE-2026-41456 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24239
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bludit CMS prior to commit 6732dde contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the search plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by crafting a malicious search query. Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users who visit crafted URLs containing the payload, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on behalf of affected users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41456?: Bludit CMS prior to commit 6732dde contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the search plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by crafting a malicious search query. Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the browsers of users who visit crafted URLs containing the payload, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on behalf of affected users.
How severe is CVE-2026-41456?: CVE-2026-41456 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-41456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41456?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24239.
When was CVE-2026-41456 published?: CVE-2026-41456 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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