CVE-2026-72559 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in HortusFox 5.9 allows authenticated workspace members to inject persistent JavaScript into plant notes via Parsedown rendered without safe mode. Notes are rendered unescaped in the browser of every user who views the affected plant. An attacker can use this to steal session cookies or perform actions in the context of other users including administrators.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/danielbrendel/hortusfox-web

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-72559?

CVE-2026-72559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in HortusFox 5.9 allows authenticated workspace members to inject persistent JavaScript into plant notes via Parsedown rendered without safe mode. Notes are...

How severe is CVE-2026-72559?

CVE-2026-72559 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72559?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.