PatchTheCVECVE-2026-71204: changedetection.io's /settings save handler builds an update dict from form.data['application'] and blind-merg
CVE-2026-71204 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
changedetection.io's /settings save handler builds an update dict from form.data['application'] and blind-merges it into the stored application settings via .update.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2026-08-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-71204?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-71204 being exploited?
CVE-2026-71204 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-2026-71204 affect?
CVE-2026-71204 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). changedetection.io's /settings save handler builds an update dict from form.data['application'] and blind-merges it into the stored application settings via .update.
How urgent is CVE-2026-71204?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.