CVE-2026-0858: XSS

Published Jan 16, 2026
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Updated

Versions of the package net.sourceforge.plantuml:plantuml before 1.2026.0 are vulnerable to Stored XSS due to insufficient sanitization of interactive attributes in GraphViz diagrams. As a result, a crafted PlantUML diagram can inject malicious JavaScript into generated SVG output, leading to arbitrary script execution in the context of applications that render the SVG.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/net.sourceforge/plantuml<1.2026.0
maven/net.sourceforge.plantuml:plantuml<1.2026.0
1.2026.0
plantuml plantuml<1.2026.0

Event History

Jan 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0858?

CVE-2026-0858 has a medium severity due to the potential for stored XSS attacks through malicious GraphViz diagrams.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0858?

To fix CVE-2026-0858, upgrade the package net.sourceforge.plantuml:plantuml to version 1.2026.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-0858?

CVE-2026-0858 affects versions of net.sourceforge.plantuml:plantuml prior to 1.2026.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-0858?

CVE-2026-0858 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What damage can CVE-2026-0858 cause?

CVE-2026-0858 can lead to the injection of malicious JavaScript into SVG output, compromising user data.

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