CVE-2026-1520
Remote Cross-Site Scripting in RethinkDB Secondary Index Handler
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| rethinkdb | rethinkdb | to 2.4.3 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.