CVE-2026-48221

CVE-2026-48221 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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

Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in ics205a.php that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by passing an unsanitized value through the frm_add_str POST parameter directly into an HTML form hidden input value attribute. Attackers can craft a malicious request containing a JavaScript payload that executes in the victim's browser when the response is rendered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48221?
Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in ics205a.php that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by passing an unsanitized value through the frm_add_str POST parameter directly into an HTML form hidden input value attribute. Attackers can craft a malicious request containing a JavaScript payload that executes in the victim's browser when the response is rendered.
How severe is CVE-2026-48221?
CVE-2026-48221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48221 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48221?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-48221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31302.
When was CVE-2026-48221 published?
CVE-2026-48221 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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