Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in OpenAkita File Upload API
CVE-2026-18682

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

OpenAkita

Status
Openakita
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18682?

A security vulnerability has been identified in versions of OpenAkita up to 1.27.12, affecting its File Upload API. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'File' argument, resulting in cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. This can be exploited remotely with significant complexity. Public exploits have been released, highlighting the urgent need for patches. Efforts to contact the vendor regarding this issue have gone unanswered, raising concerns about the security posture associated with this component.

Affected Version(s)

OpenAkita 1.27.0

OpenAkita 1.27.1

OpenAkita 1.27.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-18682 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/385609
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/385609/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18682
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

NanHang (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.