CVE-2026-127285
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Cross-Site Scripting in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock

Publication date: 2026-11-13

Last updated on: 2026-11-13

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A flaw has been found in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock 3.4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file bg_forum.php of the component href Attribute Handler. This manipulation of the argument f causes cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-11-13
Last Modified
2026-11-13
Generated
2026-11-13
AI Q&A
2026-11-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-127285
EUVD
EUVD-2026-124825

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Cairo-dock Glx-Dock 3.4.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock 3.4.0. It involves an unknown function in the file bg_forum.php where the href attribute is manipulated via the argument f. This allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock 3.4.0, specifically in the bg_forum.php file due to improper handling of the 'f' argument. Detection may involve inspecting web server logs for unusual requests to bg_forum.php with XSS payloads or checking for unpatched versions of Cairo-dock Glx-Dock 3.4.0.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account hijacking, or defacement of web pages. Users interacting with the affected component may unknowingly execute malicious code.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, potentially violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using the affected software may face compliance breaches if user data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Cairo-dock Glx-Dock to the latest version if available. If no update exists, disable or remove the affected component bg_forum.php. Monitor network traffic for suspicious XSS attempts. Apply input validation and output encoding to prevent script injection.

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