CVE-2026-40229 Details
Description
Helpy contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the post author display logic. Any registered user can persist arbitrary HTML in their account name field and cause it to be rendered unescaped in public forum threads where they participate, in the admin ticket view, and in HTML notification emails sent to other users.This issue affects helpy: 2.8.0.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Helpy version 2.8.0. This issue allows registered users to inject arbitrary HTML into their account name field, which is then rendered unescaped in public forum threads, the admin ticket view, and HTML notification emails sent to other users. The vulnerability arises in the PostsHelper, where user names are interpolated into translation strings without proper sanitization, enabling the execution of injected scripts or HTML when the content is viewed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://fluidattacks.com/es/advisories/offspring | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/helpyio/helpy | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| helpy.io helpy | 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 |
| May 1, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |