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CVE-2026-8833

HighCVSS 8.5 / 10
Published Jun 8, 2026·Last modified Jul 8, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Improper neutralization of HTML-encoded characters in the URL validation function in Checkmk <2.5.0p5, <2.4.0p31, <2.3.0p48, and all 2.2.0 versions allows an authenticated user to bypass URL validation and inject malicious URLs such as javascript: URIs, resulting in cross-site scripting when another user interacts with the crafted link.

Risk Scores
Base Score
8.5

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges.

Threat Intelligence
5.9

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.14%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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