CVE-2026-8203: Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below has Stored XSS on the height parameter

Published May 21, 2026
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Updated

Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below has Stored XSS on the height parameter. The controller does not validate or sanitize $height. Any user with editor privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of any visitor's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious actions. The Concrete CMS security team gave this vulnerability a CVSS v.4.0 score of 7.3 with vector CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N. Thanks Alfin Joseph for reporting.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Concrete CMS Concrete CMS<=9.5.0
ConcreteCMS Concrete CMS<=9.5.0

Event History

May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 23, 58372
Event
via FIRST·12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8203?

CVE-2026-8203 has a high severity rating of 7.3 according to the CVSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8203?

To fix CVE-2026-8203, update Concrete CMS to version 9.5.1 or higher to ensure proper validation and sanitization of the height parameter.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-8203?

The risk associated with CVE-2026-8203 is a score of 47, indicating a significant potential for exploitation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8203?

CVE-2026-8203 is categorized as a Stored XSS vulnerability that affects versions of Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-8203?

Any user with editor privileges on Concrete CMS 9.5.0 and below can exploit CVE-2026-8203 to inject malicious JavaScript.

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