CVE-2026-40229
Helpy 2.8.0 - Stored XSS in post author display via PostsHelper
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 84fe0718-d6bb-4716-a7e8-81a6d1daa869 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Escape HTML content in author name fields.
- Validate and sanitize all user-supplied input.
- Update Helpy to a version with this vulnerability fixed.
- Review and restrict HTML in user profiles.
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-2026-40229.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fluidattacks.com/es/advisories/offspring | |
| https://github.com/helpyio/helpy |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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 CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://fluidattacks.com/es/advisories/offspring Added Reference https://github.com/helpyio/helpy