CVE-2026-72559
MediumCVSS 5.4Summary
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in HortusFox 5.9 allows authenticated workspace members to inject persistent JavaScript into plant notes via Parsedown rendered without safe mode. Notes are rendered unescaped in the browser of every user who views the affected plant. An attacker can steal session cookies or perform actions in the context of other users including administrators.
Risk Assessment
Session theft and privilege escalation can lead to administrator account compromise and data breaches.
Recommendation
Update HortusFox to a version that uses safe mode Parsedown and escapes input.
Original NVD description (English source)
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in HortusFox 5.9 allows authenticated workspace members to inject persistent JavaScript into plant notes via Parsedown rendered without safe mode. Notes are rendered unescaped in the browser of every user who views the affected plant. An attacker can use this to steal session cookies or perform actions in the context of other users including administrators.