6.1
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-121627
buku 5.0 through 5.1.1 Stored XSS via bukuserver Bookmark List URL
Description

buku 5.0 through 5.1.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the bukuserver bookmark list that allows attackers to execute script via an unescaped bookmark URL in BookmarkModelView._list_entry(). Attackers can submit a URL containing a double quote and event handler through the unauthenticated /api/bookmarks endpoint to issue same-origin API requests with viewers' credentials.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 3, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 3, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-121627 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Fix stored XSS by properly escaping bookmark URLs in BookmarkModelView.
  • Escape bookmark URLs in BookmarkModelView._list_entry().
  • Validate and sanitize input for bookmark URLs.
  • Update buku to the latest secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-121627.

URL Resource
https://github.com/jarun/buku
https://github.com/jarun/buku/blob/v5.1.1/bukuserver/views.py#L133
https://github.com/jarun/buku/issues/911
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/buku-5.0-through-5.1.1-stored-xss-via-bukuserver-bookmark-list-url
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-121627 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-121627 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-121627 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description buku 5.0 through 5.1.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the bukuserver bookmark list that allows attackers to execute script via an unescaped bookmark URL in BookmarkModelView._list_entry(). Attackers can submit a URL containing a double quote and event handler through the unauthenticated /api/bookmarks endpoint to issue same-origin API requests with viewers' credentials.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121627.json">CVE-2026-121627</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarun/buku
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarun/buku/blob/v5.1.1/bukuserver/views.py#L133
    Added Reference https://github.com/jarun/buku/issues/911
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/buku-5.0-through-5.1.1-stored-xss-via-bukuserver-bookmark-list-url
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