CVE-2026-44369
CVAT: Stored XSS via annotation guides
Description
CVAT is an open source interactive video and image annotation tool for computer vision. From 2.5.0 to 2.63.0, an attacker who is able to create or edit an annotation guide on a task is able to add malicious JavaScript code, which will then run in the browser of anyone who opens this annotation guide. This code will be able to make arbitrary requests to CVAT with the victim user's privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.64.0.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CVAT to version 2.64.0.
- Review annotation guide creation permissions.
- Audit existing annotation guides for malicious code.
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-2026-44369.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/commit/ad9e90003d8234ac7602598b109dc11450321dfc | |
| https://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/security/advisories/GHSA-m2h7-6xqm-p9v5 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CVAT is an open source interactive video and image annotation tool for computer vision. From 2.5.0 to 2.63.0, an attacker who is able to create or edit an annotation guide on a task is able to add malicious JavaScript code, which will then run in the browser of anyone who opens this annotation guide. This code will be able to make arbitrary requests to CVAT with the victim user's privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.64.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/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-80 Added Reference https://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/commit/ad9e90003d8234ac7602598b109dc11450321dfc Added Reference https://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/security/advisories/GHSA-m2h7-6xqm-p9v5