CVE-2026-31013
CWE-79Published: April 21, 2026· Updated: Apr 23, 2026
Official Description
Dovestones Softwares ADPhonebook <4.0.1.1 has a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search parameter of the /ADPhonebook?Department=HR endpoint. User-supplied input is reflected in the HTTP response without proper input validation or output encoding, allowing execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-31013 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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-2026-31013 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts