CVE-2026-3278

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ ZENworks Service Desk allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.This issue affects ZENworks Service Desk: 25.2, 25.3.

CVSS v3 6.1 MEDIUM

6.1^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000045873?language=en_US	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:opentext:zenworks_service_desk:25.2:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:opentext:zenworks_service_desk:25.3:::::::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-18 14:16

Updated : 2026-03-19 14:57

NVD link : CVE-2026-3278

Mitre link : CVE-2026-3278

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-3278

JSON object : View

Products Affected

opentext

zenworks_service_desk

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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