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CVE-2026-97635 Agent Zero CVE debrief

The Agent Zero Web UI before version 1.15 is vulnerable to a high-severity XSS attack. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized actions within the application when user-provided input in chat messages or file uploads is not correctly sanitized. Defenders responsible for Agent Zero Web UI deployments should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.15 or later to prevent XSS attacks. The CVE record and source item provide details on affected versions and fixed versions. Affected product deployments should be identified in managed environments, and owners should be assigned for follow-up. The vulnerability class is XSS, and the likely operational impact includes XSS in

Vendor
Agent Zero
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Agent Zero Web UI deployments should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.15 or later. Affected operators include those with Agent Zero Web UI deployments. Platforms include those hosting Agent Zero Web UI. Vulnerability management teams should prioritize verifying Agent Zero Web UI versions and upgrading to version 1.15 or later. Security teams should review chat messages and file uploads for potential XSS and 1

Why it matters

CVE-2026-97635 is a high-severity XSS vulnerability in the Agent Zero Web UI that allows for unauthorized actions within the application. Defenders responsible for Agent Zero Web UI deployments should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.15 or later to prevent XSS attacks. The CVE record and source item provide details on affected versions and fixed versions.

  • XSS attacks may lead to unauthorized actions within the Agent Zero Web UI
  • Defenders must verify Agent Zero Web UI versions to determine exposure
  • Upgrading to version 1.15 or later is necessary to prevent XSS attacks
  • Additional security measures may be required to prevent future XSS attacks

Technical summary

The Agent Zero Web UI before version 1.15 does not correctly sanitize user-provided input in chat messages or file uploads, allowing for XSS attacks. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized actions within the application. Defenders should prioritize verifying Agent Zero Web UI versions and upgrading to version 1.15 or later. The vulnerability class is XSS, and the likely operational impact includes XSS attacks. Affected product context includes Agent Zero Web UI deployments. Defensive impact includes prioritizing verification of Agent Zero Web UI versions and upgrading to version 1.15 or later.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying Agent Zero Web UI versions and upgrading to version 1.15 or later.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Agent Zero Web UI versions and upgrade to version 1.15 or later
  • Review chat messages and file uploads for potential XSS attacks
  • Implement additional security measures to prevent XSS attacks
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the Agent Zero Web UI XSS vulnerability, including affected versions and fixed versions. The vulnerability allows for XSS attacks due to improper sanitization of user-provided input in chat messages or file uploads. Defenders should verify Agent Zero Web UI versions to determine exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.15 or later. Evidence of the vulnerability includes CVE-2026-97635, which is a high-severity XSS vulnerability. The source item and CVE record provide details on

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-97635 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97635

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-97635 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97635

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Agent Zero Web UI XSS

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97635.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/agent0ai/agent-zero/releases/tag/v1.15

    Supplemental source - release-notes

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/agent0ai/agent-zero/issues/943

    Supplemental source - issue-tracking

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-296-01.json

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.