CVE-2026-44541

CVE-2026-44541 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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

Fides is an open-source privacy engineering platform. From version 2.33.0 to before version 2.84.5, there is a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in fides.js via the fides_description override. This issue has been patched in version 2.84.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44541?
Fides is an open-source privacy engineering platform. From version 2.33.0 to before version 2.84.5, there is a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in fides.js via the fides_description override. This issue has been patched in version 2.84.5.
How severe is CVE-2026-44541?
CVE-2026-44541 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-44541 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44541?
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-2026-44541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-44541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35201.
When was CVE-2026-44541 published?
CVE-2026-44541 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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