RegularLabs Modals Extension up to 16.2.0 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in RegularLabs Modals Extension up to 16.2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Modals. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-85189. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in RegularLabs Modals Extension up to 16.2.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Modals. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Privileged stored XSS via executable URL schemes in Modals extension for Joomla < 17.0.0 - Modals treats a destination using an executable browser URL scheme as an ordinary modal URL. The value can reach both the generated link and the iframe-loading path. Authored content can consequently become JavaScript in a visitor's browser without using Modals' separate Pro JavaScript Events feature.

The advisory is available at regularlabs.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-85189 since 09/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

09/03/2026 CVE reserved
09/14/2026 +11 days Advisory disclosed
09/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: regularlabs.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-85189 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403462

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2026 09:18
Changes: 09/14/2026 09:18 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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