CVE-2025-70368: XSS

Published Jan 26, 2026
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Updated

Worklenz version 2.1.5 contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Updates feature. An attacker can submit a malicious payload in the Updates text field which is then rendered in the reporting view without proper sanitization. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim's browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Worklenz Worklenz
Worklenz Worklenz=2.1.5

Event History

Jan 24, 2026
Exploit Published
via GitHub·12:48 AM
Jan 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability, and who is at risk from the payload?

An attacker needs at least low-level authenticated access to submit a Project Update containing a malicious payload. Users who later open the reporting view that renders the affected update may have JavaScript executed in their browser.

2

Does exploitation require user interaction?

Yes. The stored payload executes when a victim browses to the page containing the vulnerable Project Updates content in the reporting view.

3

What permissions does an attacker need?

The CVSS vector indicates low privileges are required. The attacker must be able to enter content in the Project Updates text field.

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