CVE-2026-34416
CWE-79Published: June 9, 2026· Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Official Description
OSCAL-GUI contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser by injecting malicious input through the project request parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious URL containing unsanitized input that breaks out of the JavaScript string and HTML attribute context in the body onload event handler to execute arbitrary scripts when the link is visited by a victim.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34416 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-34416 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts