Pachno 1.0.6 Plagued by Stored XSS
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) recently detailed CVE-2026-40038, a high-severity stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Pachno version 1.0.6. This flaw, rated 7.2 on the CVSS scale, allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code within user browser sessions.
According to NVD, the vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization. Attackers can leverage specific POST parameters like value, comment_body, article_content, description, and message across various controllers. These malicious payloads are then stored in the database and subsequently rendered without proper scrubbing, leading to XSS execution when a user views the affected content. This kind of vulnerability is a classic CWE-79, and it’s a stark reminder that improper sanitization is a gift that keeps on giving for attackers.
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| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-40038 | XSS | Pachno 1.0.6 |
| CVE-2026-40038 | XSS | Stored XSS via POST parameters: value, comment_body, article_content, description, message |
| CVE-2026-40038 | XSS | Improper sanitization via Request::getRawParameter() or Request::getParameter() calls |
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