CVE-2026-42281: MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-42281?

magicmirror: upgrade to 2.36.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-42281 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42281 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-2026-42281 affect?

CVE-2026-42281 affects magicmirror. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. Prior to 2.36.0, an unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the /cors endpoint allows any remote attacker to force the MagicMirror² server to perform

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-42281?

Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-42281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting magicmirror. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. Prior to 2.36.0, an unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the /cors endpoint allows any remote attacker to force the MagicMirror² server to perform arbitrary HTTP requests to internal networks, cloud metadata services, and localhost services. The endpoint also expands environment variable placeholders (**VAR_NAME**), enabling exfiltration of server-side se

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2026-05-14
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: magicmirror

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-14 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magicmirror magicmirror UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.36.0

Fixed in: 2.36.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls magicmirror

2. UPGRADE to 2.36.0

npm install magicmirror@">=2.36.0"

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · magicmirror · FIXED · 2.36.0 · vulnerable: <= 2.35.0 · source

npm install magicmirror@">=2.36.0" npm ls magicmirror

Public exploits and detection

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

GitHub PoC: Astaruf/CVE-2026-42281 (0 stars)
Write-up: github.com/MagicMirrorOrg/MagicMirror/security/advisories/GHSA-ph6f-2cvq-79hq
Nuclei scan template: MagicMirror <= 2.35.0 - Server-Side Request Forgery

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-2026-42281?

magicmirror: upgrade to 2.36.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42281 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42281 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-2026-42281 affect?

CVE-2026-42281 affects magicmirror. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. Prior to 2.36.0, an unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the /cors endpoint allows any remote attacker to force the MagicMirror² server to perform

How urgent is CVE-2026-42281?

Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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