CVE-2026-28274
Initiative Vulnerable to Token Theft via Stored XSS in Document Uploads
Description
Initiative is a self-hosted project management platform. Versions of the application prior to 0.32.4 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the document upload functionality. Any user with upload permissions within the "Initiatives" section can upload a malicious `.html` or `.htm` file as a document. Because the uploaded HTML file is served under the application's origin without proper sandboxing, the embedded JavaScript executes in the context of the application. As a result, authentication tokens, session cookies, or other sensitive data can be exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. Additionally, since the uploaded file is hosted under the application's domain, simply sharing the direct file link may result in execution of the malicious script when accessed. Version 0.32.4 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 26, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28274
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Initiative to version 0.32.4 or newer.
- Restrict upload permissions to trusted users.
- Sanitize uploaded HTML/HTM files.
- Implement content security policy.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-28274 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-28274.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Morelitea/initiative/releases/tag/v0.32.4 | |
| https://github.com/Morelitea/initiative/security/advisories/GHSA-v38c-x27x-p584 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Initiative is a self-hosted project management platform. Versions of the application prior to 0.32.4 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the document upload functionality. Any user with upload permissions within the "Initiatives" section can upload a malicious `.html` or `.htm` file as a document. Because the uploaded HTML file is served under the application's origin without proper sandboxing, the embedded JavaScript executes in the context of the application. As a result, authentication tokens, session cookies, or other sensitive data can be exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. Additionally, since the uploaded file is hosted under the application's domain, simply sharing the direct file link may result in execution of the malicious script when accessed. Version 0.32.4 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/Morelitea/initiative/releases/tag/v0.32.4 Added Reference https://github.com/Morelitea/initiative/security/advisories/GHSA-v38c-x27x-p584