CVE-2021-26628: Insufficient script validation of the admin page enables XSS, which causes unauthorized users to steal admin p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-26628?

maxboard: upgrade to 1.9.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-26628 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26628 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-26628 affect?

CVE-2021-26628 affects maxboard. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Insufficient script validation of the admin page enables XSS, which causes unauthorized users to steal admin privileges. When uploading file in a specific menu, the verification of the files is insufficient. It allows remote attackers to up

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-26628 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting maxboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insufficient script validation of the admin page enables XSS, which causes unauthorized users to steal admin privileges. When uploading file in a specific menu, the verification of the files is insufficient. It allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files disguising them as image files.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-434
Published	2022-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: maxb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-26 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxb maxboard UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.6.1

Fixed in: 1.9.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maxboard || rpm -q maxboard || maxboard --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maxboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maxboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-26628?

maxboard: upgrade to 1.9.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-26628 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26628 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-26628 affect?

CVE-2021-26628 affects maxboard. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Insufficient script validation of the admin page enables XSS, which causes unauthorized users to steal admin privileges. When uploading file in a specific menu, the verification of the files is insufficient. It allows remote attackers to up

How urgent is CVE-2021-26628?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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