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CVE-2026-42239: Budibase is an open-source low-code platform

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42239 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting budibase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Budibase is an open-source low-code platform. Prior to version 3.35.10, the budibase:auth cookie containing the JWT session token is set with httpOnly: false at packages/backend-core/src/utils/utils.ts:218. JavaScript can read this cookie via document.cookie. This means every XSS becomes a full account takeover — the attacker steals the JWT and has persistent access to the victim's account. The cookie also lacks secure: true (sent over plaintext

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-1004
Published2026-05-07
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: budibase

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

budibase budibase UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.35.10
Fixed in: 3.35.10
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy budibase || rpm -q budibase || budibase --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.35.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade budibase
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade budibase
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-42239?

budibase: upgrade to 3.35.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42239 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42239 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-2026-42239 affect?

CVE-2026-42239 affects budibase. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Budibase is an open-source low-code platform. Prior to version 3.35.10, the budibase:auth cookie containing the JWT session token is set with httpOnly: false at packages/backend-core/src/utils/utils.ts:218. JavaScript can read this cookie v

How urgent is CVE-2026-42239?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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