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CVE-2026-82451

6.1 · MEDIUM

Formwork through 2.3.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in visit tracking that records the Referer header host unescaped.

Published Aug 29, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2026-82451 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 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

Formwork through 2.3.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in visit tracking that records the Referer header host unescaped. Unauthenticated attackers can craft malicious Referer headers to inject markup that executes in administrator browsers when viewing the Statistics panel.

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-2026-82451?

CVE-2026-82451 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-82451?

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-2026-82451?

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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