PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8493: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ("Cross-site Scripting") vulnerability in Drupal C
CVE-2026-8493 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting colorbox inline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ("Cross-site Scripting") vulnerability in Drupal Colorbox Inline allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Colorbox Inline: from 0.0.0 before 2.1.1.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-05-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-23 |
Last updated 2026-07-23 · 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-2026-8493?
colorbox inline: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8493 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8493 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-2026-8493 affect?
CVE-2026-8493 affects colorbox inline. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ("Cross-site Scripting") vulnerability in Drupal Colorbox Inline allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Colorbox Inline: from 0.0.0 before 2.1.1.
How urgent is CVE-2026-8493?
Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.