How severe is CVE-2026-42224?

CVE-2026-42224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-42224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42224?

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-2026-42224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28847.

When was CVE-2026-42224 published?

CVE-2026-42224 was published on 2026-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42224

CVE-2026-42224 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-28847
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ipl/web is a set of common web components for php projects. Prior to versions 0.13.1 and 0.10.3, the vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious Javascript into a victim's browser to run it in the context of Icinga Web. The victim needs to visit a specifically prepared website and may have no immediate chance to notice any wrongdoing. This issue has been patched in versions 0.13.1 and 0.10.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42224?: ipl/web is a set of common web components for php projects. Prior to versions 0.13.1 and 0.10.3, the vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious Javascript into a victim's browser to run it in the context of Icinga Web. The victim needs to visit a specifically prepared website and may have no immediate chance to notice any wrongdoing. This issue has been patched in versions 0.13.1 and 0.10.3.
How severe is CVE-2026-42224?: CVE-2026-42224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-42224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42224?: 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-2026-42224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-28847.
When was CVE-2026-42224 published?: CVE-2026-42224 was published on 2026-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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