CVE-2026-5568 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Akaunting up to 3.1.21. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Invoice/Billing. The manipulation of the argument notes leads to cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Akaunting versions through 3.1.21. The issue resides in the Invoice/Billing component, specifically within the notes field. When a user with a Manager-level role creates an invoice containing an unescaped HTML or JavaScript payload in the notes, the payload is stored in the database and later rendered in the browser of any user who views the document. This vulnerability allows for remote exploitation, requiring user interaction from the victim.
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Volerion
Assessed Apr 5, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TFwYGdjDblEGCMM0l67PXz0HXZu_iUqWDQZavtM9t1U/edit?usp=sharing | [email protected] | ExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/783139 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/355338 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/355338/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Akaunting | <= 3.1.21 (semver) |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |