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CVE-2026-42157

Flowsint is an open-source OSINT graph exploration tool designed for cybersecurity investigation, transparency, and verification.

Published May 12, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2026-42157 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 12, 2026.

Technical description

Flowsint is an open-source OSINT graph exploration tool designed for cybersecurity investigation, transparency, and verification. Prior to 1.2.3, a remote attacker can create a map node with a malicious label that contains arbitrary HTML. When the map tab is selected and a map node marker is selected, it will render the arbitrary HTML, potentially triggering stored XSS. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.3.

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-2026-42157?

CVE-2026-42157 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 12, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-42157?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-42157?

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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