CVE-2026-40283 WeGIA has stored XSS in profile_paciente.php

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

An authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript via the patient name field, leading to stored XSS execution when viewed.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-40283?

CVE-2026-40283 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wegia Wegia, published on 17 Apr 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WeGIA is a web manager for charitable institutions. In versions prior to 3.6.10, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows an authenticated user to inject malicious JavaScript via the "Nome" field in the "Informações Pacientes" page. The payload is stored and executed when the patient information is viewed. Version 3.6.10 fixes the issue.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wegia Wegia.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40283?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40283 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-2026-40283 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-40283 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x74c-gwj9-6cwr.

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