CVE-2026-116836: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) - Analysis & Fix TheHackerWire / 8h Real-time tracking of CVSS 9.0+ remote execution zero-days, public exploit code, and ransomware-linked vulnerabilities disclosed this week. A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M devices to escalate privileges on the device.

A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M devices to escalate privileges on the device.

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

0.19% probability of exploitation in the 30 days.

Higher than 9% of all CVEs

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Real-time tracking of CVSS 9.0+ remote execution zero-days, public exploit code, and ransomware-linked vulnerabilities disclosed this week.

Frequently Asked Questions

CVE-2026-116836 is a High severity security vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to the adjacent network and under certain conditions could exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in airMAX M...

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated as High. High severity vulnerabilities pose significant risk and could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive data.

To protect against CVE-2026-116836, you should: (1) Apply the latest security patches from the vendor, (2) Check official security advisories for specific remediation steps, (3) Update affected software to the latest version, and (4) Monitor your systems for any signs of exploitation.

This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on October 27, 2026. Organizations should check if they were vulnerable during the period before the patch was available.

No public exploit code has been confirmed for CVE-2026-116836 at this time. Security teams should monitor threat feeds for emerging developments and apply vendor patches proactively.

Currently, CVE-2026-116836 is not recorded in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog as being actively exploited in the wild. Security teams should still patch proactively to prevent zero-day targeting.

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