CVE-2026-28298 | SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted 2025.2/2025.2.1 cross site scripting
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A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted 2025.2/2025.2.1 . This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-28298 . The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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✦ AI Summary· Claude Sonnet
VDB-353638 · CVE-2026-28298 · EUVD-2026-16185
SOLARWINDS OBSERVABILITY SELF-HOSTED 2025.2/2025.2.1 CROSS SITE SCRIPTING
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.9 $0-$5k 3.88+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-28298. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted was found to be affected by a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability, which when exploited, can lead to unintended script execution.
The weakness was presented by James Donlon-Armadin. The advisory is available at solarwinds.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28298 since 02/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Access to the local network is required for this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 2026.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-16185).
Productinfo
Vendor
SolarWinds
Name
Observability Self-Hosted
Version
2025.2
2025.2.1
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://www.solarwinds.com/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Base Score: 2.1
VulDB Temp Score: 2.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Observability Self-Hosted 2026.1.1
Timelineinfo
02/26/2026 CVE reserved
03/26/2026 +28 days Advisory disclosed
03/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: solarwinds.com
Advisory: solarwinds.com
Researcher: James Donlon-Armadin
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-28298 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28298
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353638
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Entryinfo
Created: 03/26/2026 15:33
Updated: 03/26/2026 16:35
Changes: 03/26/2026 15:33 (64), 03/26/2026 16:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:2A9:101
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