Vulnerability Description
Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. Prior to versions 20.7-cert9, 20.18.2, 21.12.1, 22.8.2, and 23.2.2, user supplied/control values for Cookies and any GET variable query Parameter are directly interpolated into the HTML of the page using ast_str_append. The endpoint at GET /httpstatus is the potential vulnerable endpoint relating to asterisk/main /http.c. This issue has been patched in versions 20.7-cert9, 20.18.2, 21.12.1, 22.8.2, and 23.2.2.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sangoma | Asterisk | <= 20.18.2 |
| Sangoma | Certified Asterisk | <= 18.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23738?
CVE-2026-23738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. Prior to versions 20.7-cert9, 20.18.2, 21.12.1, 22.8.2, and 23.2.2, user supplied/control values for Cookies and any GET varia...
How severe is CVE-2026-23738?
CVE-2026-23738 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sangoma Asterisk, Sangoma Certified Asterisk.