CVE-2026-54208: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9qx3-7v72-8555
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CWE-20
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-54208 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-54208 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-54208
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9qx3-7v72-8555
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-54208

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-54208, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Tobit Laboratories AG TeamDavid's Webbox application is vulnerable to arbitrary file write, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to create or write into existing files on the server with attacker-controlled content. This is possible because user input is written directly to files without proper validation or restriction on file types. As a result, an attacker can create files (e.g., .htm), containing malicious JavaScript code. When a user accesses a file created in this way, stored cross-site scripting is triggered. This issue affects TeamDavid through Rollout 524.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-54208 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54208
chayns.net/77892-10814/tapp/76... WEB
https://chayns.net/77892-10814/tapp/763210?postId=11454
david.tobit.software/releasenotes WEB
https://david.tobit.software/releasenotes
labs.infoguard.ch/posts/22-cves-in-da... WEB
https://labs.infoguard.ch/posts/22-cves-in-david-a-secure-m365-alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-54208?
CVE-2026-54208 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-54208?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-54208?
CVE-2026-54208 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-54208?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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