CVE-2026-25596
Stored XSS in InvoicePlane Product Unit Name Allows Admin Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| invoiceplane | invoiceplane | to 1.7.1 (exc) |
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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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in InvoicePlane version 1.7.0. It occurs through the Product Unit Name fields, where an authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript code. This malicious script then executes whenever any administrator views an invoice containing a product with the injected unit name.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes the potential execution of malicious JavaScript in the context of an administrator's browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as theft of session tokens, defacement, or other malicious activities performed with the privileges of the administrator viewing the invoice.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade InvoicePlane from version 1.7.0 to version 1.7.1 or later, as version 1.7.1 patches the Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue.