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CVE-2026-31803 Combodo CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-21T21:16:57.250Z and has not been modified since then. Combodo iTop, a web-based IT service management tool, has a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pages/tagadmin.php prior to version 3.2.3. This type of vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. Organizations using Combodo iTop should prioritize upgrading to version 3.2.3 to address this vulnerability. Evidence from the CVE record and NVD entry supports this debrief, but additional review of official advisories is recommended for affected scope and vendor guidance.
- Vendor
- Combodo
- Product
- iTop
- CVSS
- HIGH 8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-09
Who should care
Organizations using Combodo iTop, particularly those with IT service management tool configurations, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to upgrade to version 3.2.3 or later. IT service management teams, security teams, and operators responsible for maintaining Combodo iTop deployments should review the official advisory and CVE record to validate affected scope and vendor guidance. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize patching and monitoring for potential XSS attacks.
Technical summary
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Combodo iTop prior to version 3.2.3. The vulnerability is located in pages/tagadmin.php and can be exploited by an attacker with low privileges. This type of vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. Organizations using Combodo iTop should prioritize upgrading to version 3.2.3 to address this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Organizations using Combodo iTop should prioritize upgrading to version 3.2.3 to address the Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade to Combodo iTop version 3.2.3 or later
- Review and update IT service management tool configurations
- Monitor for potential 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 NVD entry provide evidence of a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Combodo iTop prior to version 3.2.3. The vulnerability is located in pages/tagadmin.php. To verify, defenders should review the official CVE record and NVD entry for affected scope and vendor guidance. Evidence limits suggest that the vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with low privileges, but further details are not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-31803 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31803
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-31803 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31803
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Combodo/iTop/commit/ab8e7bd15ed251ad4fbe8d4d1b17474b2d688fba
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Combodo/iTop/security/advisories/GHSA-m27p-8qgh-857g
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.