CVE-2026-21642: XSS

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

HackerOne community member Patrick Lang (7yr) has reported a reflected XSS vulnerability in the banner-acl.php and channel-acl.php scripts of Revive Adserver. An attacker can craft a specific URL that includes an HTML payload in a parameter. If a logged in administrator visits the URL, the HTML is sent to the browser and malicious scripts would be executed.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Revive Revive Adserver
Aquaplatform Revive Adserver<=6.0.4

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:48 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21642?

CVE-2026-21642 is classified as a reflected XSS vulnerability, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an administrator's session.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21642?

To fix CVE-2026-21642, ensure that the `banner-acl.php` and `channel-acl.php` scripts properly validate and sanitize user inputs.

3

Which versions of Revive Adserver are affected by CVE-2026-21642?

CVE-2026-21642 affects all versions of Revive Adserver where the vulnerable scripts are present.

4

Can CVE-2026-21642 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2026-21642 can allow an attacker to execute scripts that may lead to unauthorized access or data leakage.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-21642?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-21642 include session hijacking, data theft, and alteration of administrative settings.

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