CVE-2026-20915
CWE-79Published: March 31, 2026· Updated: Apr 2, 2026
Official Description
Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in Checkmk version 2.5.0 (beta) before 2.5.0b2 allows authenticated users with permission to create pending changes to inject malicious JavaScript into the Pending Changes sidebar, which will execute in the browsers of other users viewing the sidebar.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-20915 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-20915 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts