CVE-2026-48081: OpenReception vulnerable to stored click-triggered XSS via javascript: tenant links rendered into patient-facing footer
OpenReception's appointment booking software provides an end-to-end encrypted appointment booking platform. Prior to version 1.0.2, a TENANTADMIN can store javascript: URLs in the tenant links configuration (website, imprint, privacyStatement). These values are returned to the patient-facing landing page via /api/public, hydrated into the SvelteKit Button component, and rendered as <a href="javascript:..."> elements without URL-scheme filtering. A patient who clicks any such link executes the attacker's JavaScript inside the patient browser origin, where patient form data is read before client-side encryption is applied. This breaks the project's central trust claim that the server is an untrusted relay and that administrators cannot read patient data. Patient-side encryption happens after form input, so JavaScript executing in the patient origin can read or alter the plaintext before encryption is performed. Version 1.0.2 fixes the issue.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenReceptionto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48081?
The severity of CVE-2026-48081 is classified as high with a score of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48081?
To fix CVE-2026-48081, upgrade to version 1.0.2 or later of the OpenReception appointment booking software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48081?
CVE-2026-48081 is a stored click-triggered XSS vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-48081?
CVE-2026-48081 affects systems running OpenReception appointment booking software prior to version 1.0.2.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-48081?
The potential impacts of CVE-2026-48081 include the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in a patient's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.