CVE-2026-112038 diem-project diem Version Check Service dmAdminCtrl.js html cross site scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into the diem Version Check Service admin interface, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-112038?
CVE-2026-112038 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in diem-project diem, published on 19 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in diem-project diem up to 116974edfb9a5b8bd69cb13586dc62bcdbb485ad. Affected by this vulnerability is the function html of the file dmAdminPlugin/web/js/dmAdminCtrl.js of the component Version Check Service. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-112038?
How do I fix CVE-2026-112038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-112038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-112038 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-112038 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f334-cccv-q38h.