CVE-2026-52520

Published Aug 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Emlog CMS <= 2.6.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the article publishing module (/admin/article.php). A remote authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the article content. When an administrator reviews or previews the submitted article in the backend, the malicious script executes in the admin's browser session, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions such as creating a backdoor administrator account.

Remediation

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First Time appeared Emlog
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Vendors & Products Emlog
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Title Stored XSS in Emlog Article Publishing Module Enables Admin Account Creation
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Stored XSS in Emlog Article Publishing Module Enables Admin Account Creation
Weaknesses CWE-79
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Description Emlog CMS <= 2.6.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the article publishing module (/admin/article.php). A remote authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the article content. When an administrator reviews or previews the submitted article in the backend, the malicious script executes in the admin's browser session, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions such as creating a backdoor administrator account.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2026, 7:21 PM
Reserved
Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 3, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Aug 31, 2026, 7:33 PM