CVE-2026-12163
Stored XSS in Fortra File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
Description
Fortra File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), formerly Tripwire Enterprise, versions prior to 9.4.0.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Asset View UI component. An authenticated user with sufficient privileges to create or modify affected node or database configuration fields could store script content that may be rendered as HTML instead of safely escaped text when the affected Asset View UI content is displayed.
INFO
Published Date :
June 23, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 28, 2026, 12:21 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Fortra FIM to version 9.4.0.1 or later.
- Ensure all configuration fields are properly validated.
- Sanitize user input before rendering as HTML.
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-2026-12163.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-009 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12163 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12163
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortra:file_integrity_monitoring:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.4.0.1 Added Reference Type Fortra: https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-009 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12163', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-24T15:34:44.691281Z'} -
New CVE Received by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Fortra', 'product': 'File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '9.4.0.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Fortra File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), formerly Tripwire Enterprise, versions prior to 9.4.0.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Asset View UI component. An authenticated user with sufficient privileges to create or modify affected node or database configuration fields could store script content that may be rendered as HTML instead of safely escaped text when the affected Asset View UI content is displayed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-009