CVE-2026-1181
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Stored XSS in Altium Forum Enables Authenticated Data Access

Publication date: 2026-01-19

Last updated on: 2026-01-19

Assigner: Altium

Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Altium Forum due to missing server-side input sanitization in forum post content. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript into forum posts, which is stored and executed when other users view the affected post. Successful exploitation allows the attacker’s payload to execute in the context of the victim’s authenticated Altium 365 session, enabling unauthorized access to workspace data, including design files and workspace settings. Exploitation requires user interaction to view a malicious forum post.
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Published
2026-01-19
Last Modified
2026-01-19
Generated
2026-05-06
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2026-01-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 1 associated CPE
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altium forum *
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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-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the Altium Forum caused by missing server-side input sanitization in forum post content. An authenticated attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code into forum posts, which is then stored and executed when other users view the infected post.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows the attacker's malicious script to run in the context of the victim's authenticated Altium 365 session. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive workspace data, including design files and workspace settings. The attack requires the victim to interact by viewing the malicious forum post.


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