Description
An attacker can construct a request that, if issued by another application user, will cause JavaScript code supplied by the attacker to execute within the user's browser in the context of that user's session with the application.
Published: 2026-09-29
Score: 4.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross-site scripting
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An attacker can construct a request that, when sent on behalf of another user, injects arbitrary JavaScript into the victim’s browser session. The script executes with the victim’s privileges, enabling actions such as session hijacking, data theft, or UI manipulation. The vulnerability reflects a classic XSS flaw and is classified as CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Toptech Systems products TMS7 and TopHAT. All releases prior to version 7.8 are vulnerable; the security advisory states that the issue is resolved in release 7.8 and later. Users running older versions should upgrade to a fixed build.

Risk and Exploitability

CVSS score of 4.8 indicates moderate severity. EPSS is not available, so exploitation likelihood is unknown, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack requires an attacker to send a crafted request on behalf of an authenticated user, suggesting the threat vector is through legitimate user sessions. While the impact is client‑side, the ability to execute arbitrary code in a user’s context remains a significant concern for data confidentiality and session integrity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 10:47 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Toptech Systems sent a security advisory to their customers on July 20, 2026. The issue has been addressed in release 7.8. Users can get the latest release and more information on this issue at the Toptech Systems security blog. https://www.toptech.com/blog/tms7-version-7-8-strengthens-security


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to Toptech Systems release 7.8 or later to remove the XSS flaw.
  • Implement strict input validation and output encoding for all user‑supplied content to neutralize injected script content.
  • Deploy a Content Security Policy that disallows inline script execution and restricts external script sources to trusted domains.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 10:47 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Toptech Systems
Toptech Systems tms7
Toptech Systems tophat
Vendors & Products Toptech Systems
Toptech Systems tms7
Toptech Systems tophat

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An attacker can construct a request that, if issued by another application user, will cause JavaScript code supplied by the attacker to execute within the user's browser in the context of that user's session with the application.
Title Toptech TMS7 and TopHAT Cross-site Scripting
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Toptech Systems Tms7 Tophat
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T15:28:14.261Z

Reserved: 2026-08-10T17:31:09.953Z

Link: CVE-2026-71189

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T15:25:48.318Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-29T22:18:18.647

Modified: 2026-09-30T16:46:43.953

Link: CVE-2026-71189

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T20:35:02Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')