CVE-2026-48228

CVE-2026-48228 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 patient_w.php that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by passing an unsanitized value through the id and ticket_id GET parameters directly into an HTML form action URL. 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-2026-48228?
Open ISES Tickets before 3.44.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in patient_w.php that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by passing an unsanitized value through the id and ticket_id GET parameters directly into an HTML form action URL. 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-2026-48228?
CVE-2026-48228 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-2026-48228 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48228?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-48228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31310.
When was CVE-2026-48228 published?
CVE-2026-48228 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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