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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2026-23900

CVE-2026-23900: Phoca Maps Component XSS Vulnerability

CVE-2026-23900 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in Phoca Maps component versions 5.0.0-6.0.2 affecting maps and icon rendering logic. This article covers the technical details, affected versions, and mitigation.

Published: April 17, 2026

CVE-2026-23900 Overview

CVE-2026-23900 identifies multiple stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities within the Phoca Maps component for Joomla. The vulnerabilities exist in the maps rendering and icon rendering logic, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that are persistently stored and executed when users view the affected content.

Critical Impact

Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript payloads that execute in users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

Affected Products

  • Phoca Maps component versions 5.0.0 through 6.0.2
  • Joomla installations utilizing affected Phoca Maps versions
  • Web applications implementing Phoca Maps for location-based features

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-04-11 - CVE CVE-2026-23900 published to NVD
  • 2026-04-13 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-23900

Vulnerability Analysis

This stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) resides in the Phoca Maps component's map and icon rendering functionality. When user-supplied input is processed for displaying maps or custom icons, the application fails to properly sanitize or encode special characters before rendering content in the user's browser. This allows persistent storage of malicious scripts that execute whenever users view the affected maps or icons.

The vulnerability is network-accessible and requires no authentication to exploit, though the initial injection may require some level of access to map configuration or icon upload functionality. Once the malicious payload is stored, any user visiting the affected page becomes a victim.

Root Cause

The root cause stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding in the maps and icon rendering logic. The Phoca Maps component processes user-controllable data for map markers, icons, and related display elements without adequately sanitizing HTML entities or JavaScript code. This allows attackers to embed executable scripts within stored data that later render in victim browsers.

Attack Vector

The attack exploits the network-accessible map rendering features. An attacker crafts a malicious payload containing JavaScript code and submits it through the map or icon configuration interfaces. The payload is stored in the application database. When legitimate users browse pages containing the compromised maps or icons, the malicious script executes in their browser context, potentially allowing:

  • Session cookie theft and account takeover
  • Keylogging and credential harvesting
  • Defacement of web pages
  • Redirection to phishing sites
  • Execution of actions on behalf of the victim user

The vulnerability allows for persistent attacks without requiring direct user interaction beyond viewing the compromised page.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-23900

Indicators of Compromise

  • Unexpected JavaScript code in Phoca Maps database entries or configuration fields
  • Suspicious <script> tags, event handlers (e.g., onerror, onload), or JavaScript URIs in map marker descriptions or icon paths
  • User reports of browser warnings, unexpected redirects, or unusual behavior when viewing map pages
  • Anomalous outbound network requests from client browsers to unknown domains

Detection Strategies

  • Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common XSS payloads in requests to Phoca Maps components
  • Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution sources and report violations
  • Conduct regular database scans for stored XSS patterns within Phoca Maps tables
  • Monitor server logs for requests containing encoded script tags or suspicious character sequences

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable CSP reporting to capture attempted XSS payload executions
  • Configure SentinelOne Singularity to monitor for browser-based threat indicators on endpoints
  • Review access logs for unusual patterns in Phoca Maps configuration endpoints
  • Implement automated scanning of stored content for script injection patterns

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-23900

Immediate Actions Required

  • Update Phoca Maps to a patched version beyond 6.0.2 when available from the vendor
  • Audit existing map and icon configurations for any injected malicious scripts
  • Implement strict Content Security Policy headers to prevent inline script execution
  • Apply input validation and output encoding on all user-controllable fields in Phoca Maps

Patch Information

Consult the Phoca Security Information page for official security updates and patched versions. Administrators should monitor for updates addressing versions 5.0.0 through 6.0.2 and apply patches immediately upon release.

Workarounds

  • Disable user-submitted content in map marker descriptions and icon configurations until patches are applied
  • Implement server-side HTML sanitization using established libraries to strip dangerous tags and attributes
  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall configured with XSS protection rules for the affected application paths
  • Restrict access to Phoca Maps administrative functions to trusted administrators only
bash
# Example CSP header configuration for Apache
# Add to .htaccess or Apache configuration
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src 'self' data: https:; frame-ancestors 'self';"

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeXSS

  • Vendor/TechPhoca Maps

  • SeverityMEDIUM

  • CVSS Score6.5

  • EPSS Probability0.03%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityNone
  • CWE References
  • CWE-79
  • Technical References
  • Phoca Security Information
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