CVE-2026-21430: Emlog: CSRF chained with stored XSS leads to ATO

Published Jan 2, 2026
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Updated

Emlog is an open source website building system. In version 2.5.23, article creation functionality is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). This can lead to a user being forced to post an article with arbitrary, attacker-controlled content. This, when combined with stored cross-site scripting, leads to account takeover. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Emlog emlog
Emlog emlog=2.5.23

Event History

Jan 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 15, 58035
Event
via FIRST·02:27 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21430?

CVE-2026-21430 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site request forgery attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21430?

To fix CVE-2026-21430, upgrade Emlog to version 2.5.24 or later which addresses the CSRF vulnerability.

3

What type of attack is CVE-2026-21430 associated with?

CVE-2026-21430 is associated with cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2026-21430?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-21430 could allow an attacker to post arbitrary content to an Emlog website without user consent.

5

Which version of Emlog is affected by CVE-2026-21430?

CVE-2026-21430 affects Emlog version 2.5.23.

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