CVE-2026-16969: The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (X

Routine

HIGH 7.6

CVE-2026-16969 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in the assets function.

Why this priority

High severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-07-30
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): sba-research

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-07-30 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-clock · FIXED · 22.1-17.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-57948849df · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57948849df

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2026/SBA-ADV-20260126-01_DFIR-IRIS_Stored_XS

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-16969?

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

Is CVE-2026-16969 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16969 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-2026-16969 affect?

CVE-2026-16969 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in the assets function.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16969?

Priority 35/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept

References

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