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CVE-2026-23768

6.1 · MEDIUM

lucy-xss-filter before commit 7c1de6d allows an attacker to induce server-side HEAD requests to arbitrary URLs when the ObjectSecurityListener or EmbedSecurityListener option is enabled and embed o…

Published Jan 16, 2026CWE-918EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2026-23768 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

lucy-xss-filter before commit 7c1de6d allows an attacker to induce server-side HEAD requests to arbitrary URLs when the ObjectSecurityListener or EmbedSecurityListener option is enabled and embed or object tags are used with a src attribute missing a file extension.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23768?

CVE-2026-23768 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-23768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-23768?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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