CVE-2026-117493: Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in BloX widgets

Routine

HIGH 8.3

CVE-2026-117493 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in BloX widgets. The /api/dashboards/<id>/widgets/<id> API accepts HTML and JavaScript content in the ‘desc’ and ‘text’ parameters. The code entered is executed in the browser when the widget is rendered, which could compromise the confidentiality of the information accessible in that context.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Active
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-10-27
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE)

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-27 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 10:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

INCIBE-CERT Spain: Múltiples vulnerabilidades en Cloud BI Platform de Sisense 2026-10-27

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-117493 Multiple vulnerabilities in Sisenseâs Cloud BI Platform 2026-10-27
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-117493 Multiple vulnerabilities in Sisenseâs Cloud BI Platform 2026-10-27

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-117493?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-117493 being exploited?

CVE-2026-117493 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-2026-117493 affect?

CVE-2026-117493 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in BloX widgets. The /api/dashboards/<id>/widgets/<id> API accepts HTML and JavaScript content in the ‘desc’ and ‘text’ parameters. The code entered is executed in the browser when the widget is rendered, w

How urgent is CVE-2026-117493?

Priority 29/100. High severity

References

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