CVE-2026-45778: Open XDMoD Vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Password Reset
OpenXDMoD is an open framework for collecting and analyzing HPC metrics. Prior to version 11.0.3, an authenticated attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into their Open XDMoD user profile and abuse the password reset functionality to email a link to an HTML page, which when visited by the victim, reflects and executes the unsanitized payload in the victim's browser, potentially leading to credential capture and Open XDMoD account takeover. All deployments of Open XDMoD prior to 11.0.3 are impacted. This issue was reported privately on 2026-04-06, and at this time there is no evidence that this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability was patched in Open XDMoD 11.0.3 on 2026-05-12. As a workaround, apply the patch manually.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Open XDMoDto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.0.3 - Operational
Apply the patch manually as a workaround if you cannot upgrade to Open XDMoD 11.0.3.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-45778?
The severity of CVE-2026-45778 is rated high with a score of 8.6.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45778?
To fix CVE-2026-45778, upgrade to Open XDMoD version 11.0.3 or later.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2026-45778?
CVE-2026-45778 is associated with a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-45778?
Any authenticated user of Open XDMoD prior to version 11.0.3 is affected by CVE-2026-45778.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-45778 on users?
The impact of CVE-2026-45778 allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript via the password reset functionality, potentially compromising victim user sessions.