CVE-2026-4420: Stored XSS via Page Creating functionality in Bludit

Published Apr 7, 2026
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Updated

Bludit is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in its page creating functionality. An authenticated attacker with page creation privileges (such as Author, Editor, or Administrator) can embed a malicious JavaScript payload in the tags field of a newly created article. This payload will be executed when a victim visits the URL of the uploaded resource. The uploaded resource itself is accessible without authentication. Critically, this vulnerability could be used to automatically create a new site administrator if the victim has enough privileges.

The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only versions 3.17.2 and 3.18.0 were tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Bludit bludit=3.17.2, =3.18.0
Bludit bludit=3.17.2
Bludit bludit=3.18.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4420?

CVE-2026-4420 has a medium severity score of 5.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4420?

To resolve CVE-2026-4420, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Bludit that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-4420?

CVE-2026-4420 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-4420?

Authenticated users with page creation privileges in Bludit, such as Authors, Editors, or Administrators, are affected by CVE-2026-4420.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-4420?

An attacker can embed a malicious JavaScript payload in the tags field of a newly created article due to CVE-2026-4420.

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