CVE-2026-23497
Frappe LMS has a Stored XSS via Unsanitized Image Filename in Course and Jobs Pages
Description
Frappe Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning system that helps users structure their content. In 2.44.0 and earlier, there is a stored XSS vulnerability where a specially crafted image filename could execute malicious JavaScript when rendered on course or jobs pages.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 14, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-23497
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Frappe LMS to version 2.44.1 or later.
- Sanitize image filenames before rendering.
- Implement output encoding for filenames.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-23497.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/frappe/lms/commit/e7ccf0a711d0e0ab5e6b28b7a1e4e0510b6b9543 | |
| https://github.com/frappe/lms/security/advisories/GHSA-78mq-3whw-69j5 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Frappe Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning system that helps users structure their content. In 2.44.0 and earlier, there is a stored XSS vulnerability where a specially crafted image filename could execute malicious JavaScript when rendered on course or jobs pages. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/frappe/lms/commit/e7ccf0a711d0e0ab5e6b28b7a1e4e0510b6b9543 Added Reference https://github.com/frappe/lms/security/advisories/GHSA-78mq-3whw-69j5