CVE-2026-8467
CWE-94Published: May 20, 2026· Updated: May 21, 2026
Official Description
Code Injection vulnerability in phenixdigital phoenix_storybook allows unauthenticated remote code execution via unsanitized attribute value interpolation in HEEx template generation.
The psb-assign WebSocket event handler in 'Elixir.PhoenixStorybook.Story.PlaygroundPreviewLive':handle_event/3 accepts arbitrary attribute names and values from unauthenticated clients. These values are passed to 'Elixir.PhoenixStorybook.Helpers.ExtraAssignsHelpers':handle_set_variation_assign/3, which stores them verbatim. When rendering, 'Elixir.PhoenixStorybook.Rendering.ComponentRenderer':attributes_markup/1 interpolates binary attribute values directly into a HEEx template string as name="<val>" without escaping double quotes or HEEx expression delimiters. An attacker can supply a value containing a closing quote followed by a HEEx expression block (e.g. foo" injected={EXPR} bar="), which causes EXPR to be treated as an inline Elixir expression. The resulting template is compiled via EEx.compile_string/2 and executed via Code.eval_quoted_with_env/3 with full Kernel imports and no sandbox, giving the attacker arbitrary code execution on the server.
This issue affects phoenix_storybook from 0.5.0 before 1.1.0.
Risk Analysis
This critical code injection vulnerability in phenixdigital phoenix_storybook allows unauthenticated remote code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.5, this flaw enables attackers to inject arbitrary code into HEEx templates, leading to full system compromise. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its remote exploitability and lack of authentication make it a severe threat.
Apply the latest security patches for phenixdigital phoenix_storybook to address the unsanitized attribute value interpolation. Implement input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8467 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-8467 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts