CVE-2026-82792 Cross-site scripting in CAN-2-USB
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a logged-in user's browser via a cross-site scripting flaw in Contec CAN converter units.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-82792?
CVE-2026-82792 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Contec Co., Ltd. CAN-2-USB, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Contec CAN 2.0B Communication Wireless LAN / USB Converter Unit. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82792?
How do I fix CVE-2026-82792?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82792 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-2026-82792 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82792 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56gg-mff9-qqr7.