CVE-2026-18682 OpenAkita File Upload API upload cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the File Upload API in OpenAkita, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18682?
CVE-2026-18682 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in OpenAkita, published on 3 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in OpenAkita up to 1.27.12. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /api/upload of the component File Upload API. The manipulation of the argument File results in cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18682?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18682 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-2026-18682 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-18682 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pjc-27f2-cwx3.