CVE-2026-96759
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AI Threat Summary
CVE-2026-96759 is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 affecting the target software. Threat hunters should monitor for exploit attempts and apply vendor patches immediately.
Description
orval before 8.29.0 fails to escape the operationId parameter when emitting it into generated TanStack Query mutator options metadata objects. Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript code through a crafted operationId in an OpenAPI specification that executes when generated hooks are called.
Attack Chain
Attacker scans for vulnerable versions using version banners or PoC scanners
Attacker triggers CVE-2026-96759 vulnerability with a crafted request or payload
Vulnerability exploited to perform unauthorized actions on the target system
Depending on vulnerability type, attacker achieves data access, service disruption, or code execution
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
Indicators of Compromise
| Type | Value | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_agent | Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; exploit/1.0) |
Generic exploit scanner user agent pattern | |
| url | /api/vuln-endpoint?payload=<malicious> |
Exploit attempt against application endpoint — monitor access logs for anomalous params |
Remediation
Quick Facts
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-96759 |
| CVSS Score | 9.8 |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Published | 2026-09-23 |
| Exploited | No |
| CISA KEV | No |
| PoC | Available |
References
- https://github.com/orval-labs/orval
- https://github.com/orval-labs/orval/blob/v8.28.1/packages/qu…
- https://github.com/orval-labs/orval/commit/b28c53f3e0c06190e…
- https://github.com/orval-labs/orval/pull/4008
- https://github.com/orval-labs/orval/security/advisories/GHSA…
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/orval-before-8.29.0-cod…