CVE-2026-3278 (GCVE-0-2026-3278)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-18 13:49 – Updated: 2026-03-18 14:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
XSS Vulnerability discovered in OpenText™ ZENworks Service Desk.
Summary
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ ZENworks Service Desk allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.This issue affects ZENworks Service Desk: 25.2, 25.3.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-18 14:10 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenText™ | ZENworks Service Desk |
Affected:
25.2
Affected: 25.3 |
guessed |
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