CVE-2026-1520
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Remote Cross-Site Scripting in RethinkDB Secondary Index Handler

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-1520, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was identified in rethinkdb up to 2.4.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Secondary Index Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
rethinkdb rethinkdb to 2.4.3 (inc)

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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.
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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in rethinkdb up to version 2.4.3, specifically in the Secondary Index Handler component. It allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by manipulating this functionality. The attack can be launched remotely, and the exploit is publicly available.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to cross-site scripting attacks, which may allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser. This can result in unauthorized actions, data manipulation, or other malicious activities affecting the integrity of the application or user data.

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