Vulnerability Description
Ech0 before 4.7.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the public RSS feed where tag names and markdown content are rendered without HTML escaping. Attackers with admin privileges can inject malicious tag names or raw HTML in echo content that executes as JavaScript in RSS readers that render HTML-type summaries, affecting anonymous subscribers and other users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lin-snow/Ech0/security/advisories/GHSA-3v85-fqvh-7rxf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ech0-before-stored-xss-via-rss-feed-tag-nam
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79663?
CVE-2026-79663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Ech0 before 4.7.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the public RSS feed where tag names and markdown content are rendered without HTML escaping. Attackers with admin privileges c...
How severe is CVE-2026-79663?
CVE-2026-79663 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.