CVE-2026-18741 in Worksuite
Summary
by MITRE • 08/14/2026
Worksuite SaaS versions prior to 6.0.14 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Asset Management module that allows authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary JavaScript by entering malicious payloads into the Location and Description fields when creating a new asset. Attackers can store crafted HTML script tags in the application database that execute automatically in the browsers of any user who views the affected asset, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2026
The vulnerability resides within the Worksuite SaaS platform's Asset Management module where improper input validation allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks to occur. This flaw affects versions prior to 6.0.14 and specifically targets authenticated administrators who possess the ability to create new assets within the system. The security weakness manifests when administrators enter malicious payloads into the Location and Description fields during asset creation processes, creating a persistent threat vector that remains active in the application's database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the asset management workflow. When administrators submit data containing script tags or malicious HTML content into the designated fields, the application fails to properly escape or validate these inputs before storing them in the database. This insufficient validation creates a condition where crafted payloads persist and execute automatically whenever any user views the affected asset records. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding.
The operational impact of this stored XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, creating significant risks for system security and data integrity. Attackers who successfully exploit this flaw can perform session hijacking activities by stealing session cookies or authentication tokens from users viewing infected asset records. The malicious scripts could also capture user credentials through form submissions or redirect users to phishing sites that appear legitimate within the application context. Additionally, threat actors may leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially compromising the entire asset management workflow and associated data.
The exploitation of this vulnerability follows ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on establishing persistence through malicious scripts in web applications. The attack chain typically begins with an authenticated administrator being compromised or with malicious input being introduced into the system, followed by script execution when other users access the affected asset records. This creates a persistent threat that can affect multiple users over time without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of input sanitization and output encoding measures within the Asset Management module to prevent script injection. The application should employ comprehensive HTML escaping for all user-supplied content stored in database fields, particularly those used for display purposes. System administrators must also implement proper access controls and monitoring to detect unusual activities or unauthorized modifications to asset records. Regular security updates and patch management procedures should be enforced to ensure all versions remain current with the latest security fixes. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies as additional protective layers against similar vulnerabilities in other application modules.