CVE-2026-42141

CVE-2026-42141 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-918.

Key facts

Description

Xibo is an open source digital signage platform with a web content management system and Windows display player software. Prior to 4.4.1, an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Xibo CMS allows users with Library upload permissions to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the CMS server to internal or external network resources. This can be exploited to scan internal infrastructure, access local cloud metadata endpoints (e.g., AWS IMDS), interact with internal services that lack authentication, or exfiltrate data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42141?
Xibo is an open source digital signage platform with a web content management system and Windows display player software. Prior to 4.4.1, an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Xibo CMS allows users with Library upload permissions to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the CMS server to internal or external network resources. This can be exploited to scan internal infrastructure, access local cloud metadata endpoints (e.g., AWS IMDS), interact with internal services that lack authentication, or exfiltrate data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-42141?
CVE-2026-42141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-42141 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42141?
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-2026-42141 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-42141 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29701.
When was CVE-2026-42141 published?
CVE-2026-42141 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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