CVE-2026-24833CWE-79

DotNetNuke.Core Vulnerable to Stored XSS in Module Description

High · published January 27, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.7
EPSS
0%
Percentile
10.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky module can run scripts straight in your Persona Bar even before you know it! 🤯 Think of it like a wedding planner who secretly adds a chaotic surprise act into the ceremony — everything seems fine until it takes the spotlight and throws the event into disarray! This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject scripts that execute in the Persona Bar, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure for users. If exploited, it could mean a massive disruption to your site and a whole lot of chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a wedding planner who secretly adds a chaotic surprise act into the ceremony — everything seems fine until it takes the spotlight and throws the event into disarray! In versions prior to 9.13.10 and 10.2.0, DNN allows malicious scripts to be embedded in module descriptions, which are then executed in user sessions without proper checks, creating opportunities for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject scripts that execute in the Persona Bar, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure for users. If exploited, it could mean a massive disruption to your site and a whole lot of chaos! Upgrade your DNN installation to version 9.13.10 or 10.2.0 immediately to close this vulnerability. It's also wise to audit existing modules and ensure no harmful scripts are present in their descriptions. You've got this! By updating today, you'll reinforce your defenses like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00207 · 10.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-27T23:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 23:49Z
    DotNetNuke.Core Vulnerable to Stored XSS in Module Description
    cvelistv5