CVE-2026-12129: CodeAstro Human Resource Management System Dashboard add_tod cross site scripting
A vulnerability was identified in CodeAstro Human Resource Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /dashboard/addtod of the component Dashboard Interface. The manipulation of the argument tododata leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Validate and sanitize all todo_data values on the server side and apply proper context-appropriate output encoding (HTML-encode) before rendering them in the /dashboard/add_tod response to prevent cross-site scripting.
CodeAstro Human Resource Management System - Dashboard Interface (/dashboard/add_tod) todo_data input handling = server-side validation and context-appropriate output encoding (HTML-encode) - Compensating control
Temporarily block or restrict access to the /dashboard/add_tod endpoint (for example with WAF rules or firewall/ACLs) and deploy WAF signatures or rules to detect and block common XSS payloads until a code fix is implemented.
- Operational
Monitor web and application logs for requests to /dashboard/add_tod containing suspicious or malicious todo_data payloads, investigate any incidents, and remove or sanitize any stored malicious todo_data entries found in application data.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-12129?
CVE-2026-12129 has a severity rating of low, specifically a score of 3.5.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12129?
To mitigate CVE-2026-12129, it is recommended to sanitize and validate the input for the 'todo_data' argument to prevent cross site scripting.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12129?
CVE-2026-12129 is a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the CodeAstro Human Resource Management System.
What component of the CodeAstro system is affected by CVE-2026-12129?
CVE-2026-12129 affects the Dashboard Interface functionality, specifically the /dashboard/add_tod file.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-12129?
Users of CodeAstro Human Resource Management System version 1.0 are affected by CVE-2026-12129.