CVE-2026-5568
Cross-Site Scripting in Akaunting Invoice Component Allows Remote Attack
Publication date: 2026-04-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| akaunting | akaunting | to 3.1.21 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the cross site scripting vulnerability in Akaunting up to version 3.1.21 impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Akaunting up to version 3.1.21 and affects the Invoice/Billing component. It involves the manipulation of the 'notes' argument, which leads to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means an attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the affected application.
The attack can be carried out remotely, and the exploit has been publicly disclosed. The vendor was informed early but did not respond.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This cross-site scripting vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites.
Since the vulnerability affects the Invoice/Billing component, it could impact the integrity and trustworthiness of billing information or user interactions related to invoicing.
The attack requires low complexity and can be performed remotely, increasing the risk of exploitation.