CVE-2026-56698

CVE-2026-56698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nuxt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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

Nuxt versions 4.0.0 before 4.4.7 and 3.x before 3.21.7 fail to validate script-capable URLs in the navigateTo open option, allowing client-side script execution. Attackers can supply javascript: URLs through the open parameter to execute arbitrary scripts in the application's origin when user-controlled input is passed to navigateTo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56698?
Nuxt versions 4.0.0 before 4.4.7 and 3.x before 3.21.7 fail to validate script-capable URLs in the navigateTo open option, allowing client-side script execution. Attackers can supply javascript: URLs through the open parameter to execute arbitrary scripts in the application's origin when user-controlled input is passed to navigateTo.
How severe is CVE-2026-56698?
CVE-2026-56698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-56698 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56698?
CVE-2026-56698 affects Nuxt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56698?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-56698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-56698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38379.
When was CVE-2026-56698 published?
CVE-2026-56698 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-25.

References

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