CVE-2026-39423 Details
Description
MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Versions 2.7.1 and below contain an Eval Injection vulnerability in the Markdown rendering engine that allows any user capable of interacting with the AI chat interface to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of other users, including administrators, resulting in Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue has been fixed in version 2.8.0.
An Eval Injection vulnerability has been identified in MaxKB, an open-source AI assistant for enterprise, specifically in versions through 2.7.1. This vulnerability resides in the Markdown rendering engine, allowing users interacting with the AI chat interface to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of other users, including administrators. The issue arises in the 'EchartsRander' component, which renders Apache Echarts graphs within Markdown responses. The vulnerability allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exploitation.
Users can upgrade to MaxKB version 2.8.0, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-95 | Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| maxkb maxkb | < 2.8.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |