CVE-2026-28426
Stored XSS in Statmatic SVG/Icon Components Allows Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-27
Last updated on: 2026-03-05
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| statamic | statamic | to 5.73.11 (exc) |
| statamic | statamic | From 6.0.0 (inc) to 6.4.0 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in Statamic, a Laravel and Git powered content management system. It affects svg and icon related components in versions prior to 5.73.11 and 6.4.0. Authenticated users with the right permissions can inject malicious JavaScript code, which then executes when viewed by users with higher privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with some level of access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of higher-privileged users. This can lead to compromise of sensitive information, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of privileged users, and potential takeover of the affected system.
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 Statamic to version 5.73.11 or later, or version 6.4.0 or later, where the stored XSS vulnerability in svg and icon related components has been fixed.