CVE-2026-90848 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

A weakness has been identified in Governikus AusweisApp up to 2.5.4. Affected is an unknown function of the component StartPAOSResponse Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument ResultMessage can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 2.5.5 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. This CVE was requested by the vendor.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79 CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-90848?

CVE-2026-90848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A weakness has been identified in Governikus AusweisApp up to 2.5.4. Affected is an unknown function of the component StartPAOSResponse Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument ResultMessage ...

How severe is CVE-2026-90848?

CVE-2026-90848 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90848?

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