Cross-site scripting in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock via ww_page.php
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting, Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79 and CWE-94.
Summary
Cairo-dock Glx-Dock up to 3.4.0 contains a cross-site scripting flaw in the Query Parameter Handler component, in the file ww_page.php. Improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) lets the argument p inject script into the page output. A remote attacker can exploit it when a user interacts with a crafted page, and a public exploit is now available.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-06
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was detected in Cairo-dock Glx-Dock up to 3.4.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file ww_page.php of the component Query Parameter Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument p results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo-dock | Glx-Dock | 3.0; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Glx-Dock VendorCairo-dock Affected 3.0; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE names CNA · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:cairo-dock:glx-dock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | — | — | — |
- cpe:2.3:a:cairo-dock:glx-dock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·—
Remediation
No fixed version is listed for Glx-Dock.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-06
Vendor assessments
Timeline
- 2026-10-12 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108834
- 2026-10-12 Alias added: GHSA-5hjx-gfpp-pf72
- 2026-10-13 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-13 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
- 2026-11-06 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
References
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Sources
- CVE-2026-108834 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-108834 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5hjx-gfpp-pf72 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-108834 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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