CVE-2026-23769: lucy-xss-filter before commit e5826c0 allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript due to improper sanit
CVE-2026-23769 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting lucy-xss-filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
lucy-xss-filter before commit e5826c0 allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript due to improper sanitization caused by misconfigured default superset rule files.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-01-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-23769?
lucy-xss-filter: upgrade to 2025-06-08. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-23769 being exploited?
CVE-2026-23769 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-2026-23769 affect?
CVE-2026-23769 affects lucy-xss-filter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). lucy-xss-filter before commit e5826c0 allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript due to improper sanitization caused by misconfigured default superset rule files.
How urgent is CVE-2026-23769?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2026-23768 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE lucy-xss-filter before commit 7c1de6d allows an attacker to induce server-side HEAD requests to arbitrary URLs