CVE-2026-23768: SSRF

Published Jan 16, 2026
·
Updated

lucy-xss-filter before commit 7c1de6d allows an attacker to induce server-side HEAD requests to arbitrary URLs when the ObjectSecurityListener or EmbedSecurityListener option is enabled and embed or object tags are used with a src attribute missing a file extension.

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/lucy-xss-filter<7c1de6d
NAVER Lucy-xss-filter<2025-06-08

Event History

Jan 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 3, 58101
Event
via FIRST·12:10 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23768?

CVE-2026-23768 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23768?

To fix CVE-2026-23768, update the lucy-xss-filter to a version above 7c1de6d.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2026-23768 allow?

CVE-2026-23768 allows attackers to induce server-side HEAD requests to arbitrary URLs.

4

Which options need to be enabled for CVE-2026-23768 to be exploitable?

For CVE-2026-23768 to be exploitable, the ObjectSecurityListener or EmbedSecurityListener options must be enabled.

5

What specific tags are involved in the CVE-2026-23768 vulnerability?

CVE-2026-23768 involves the use of embed or object tags with a src attribute that is missing a file extension.

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