High, CVSS 8.6npmAmendedPublished
Stored XSS via in HAX CMS allows access to sensitive client-side data and account takeover
CVE-2026-46396 · GHSA-jh3h-rpxg-fr36
- Affected
- npm @haxtheweb/iframe-loader <= 25.0.0
- Fixed in
- 26.0.0· Vendor fix available
- Issue
- A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in HAX CMS due to improper sanitization of <iframe elements. The application allows javascript: URIs in the src attribute, which are executed when a malicious page is viewed. This enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim’s browser and access sensitive data exposed to client-side scripts. Details Successful exploitation allows access to any data available in the browser context, including: - Authentication tokens (e.g., JWT) - Session cookies (if not protected with HttpOnly) - Application configuration (e.g., window.appSettings) - User-specific data accessible via APIs This significantly increases the impact beyond simple script execution. PoC Steps to reproduce: 1. Log in to HAX CMS as any authenticated user. 2. Create a new page or edit an existing page. 3. Open the HTML source editor (<). 4. Insert the following payload: <img width="2446" height="1319" alt="image"…
Recommended action: Upgrade to 26.0.0 or later, then redeploy and verify.A vendor fix does not resolve your finding until you verify it in your own systems.