CVE-2026-44721
Openwebui Open Webui cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published15 May 2026
Description
Open WebUI is a self-hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to operate entirely offline. Prior to 0.9.0, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows any authenticated user with model creation permission (workspace.models) to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of any other user (including admins) who views the malicious model in the chat UI. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.0.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-44721 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-44721 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.37%.
How severe is CVE-2026-44721?
CVE-2026-44721 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-44721?
Affected products include Openwebui Open Webui.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44721?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openwebui Open Webui 0.9.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.