CVE-2026-95657
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Cross-Site Scripting in Changedetection.io Visual Selector

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was determined in dgtlmoon Changedetection.io up to 0.55.8. This issue affects the function setCurrentSelectedText of the file changedetectionio/static/js/visual-selector.js of the component Visual Selector. Executing a manipulation of the argument s can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.60.1 is capable of addressing this issue. This patch is called aac6fcfa594f17511b8ff73e5eaa4f6c33899de0. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-09-22
AI Q&A
2026-09-22
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-95657
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84604

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
dgtlmoon changedetection.io to 0.55.8 (inc)
dgtlmoon changedetection.io 0.60.1
dgtlmoon changedetection.io to 0.60.1 (exc)

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Changedetection.io versions up to 0.55.8. It exists in the Visual Selector component where the function setCurrentSelectedText in changedetectionio/static/js/visual-selector.js improperly handles the argument 's'. An attacker can manipulate this argument to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a user's browser session.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the version of changedetection.io installed on your system. If it is version 0.55.8 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Run: docker inspect <container_name> | grep Image or pip show changedetection.io to verify the version. If the version is below 0.60.1, the vulnerability exists.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in your browser when you interact with the affected Changedetection.io instance. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account takeover, or unauthorized actions on your behalf. The impact depends on user privileges and the sensitivity of data accessible through the application.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could potentially violate GDPR by enabling unauthorized access to personal data through script injection. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information if the application processes such data. Organizations must address this to maintain compliance with data protection requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Changedetection.io to version 0.60.1 or later to address the vulnerability. The patch is identified as aac6fcfa594f17511b8ff73e5eaa4f6c33899de0.

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