Governikus AusweisApp StartPAOSResponse cross site scripting (CVE-2026-90848) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-90848

Governikus AusweisApp StartPAOSResponse cross site scripting

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-90848 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Governikus AusweisApp StartPAOSResponse cross site scripting. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Governikus/AusweisApp (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 15, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026Source checked Sep 15, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 15, 2026Material review Sep 15, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Governikus/AusweisApp (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Governikus/AusweisAppgeneric	2.5.0 \|\| 2.5.1 \|\| 2.5.2 \|\| 2.5.3 \|\| 2.5.4	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Governikus/AusweisApp.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 15, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 15, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 15, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A weakness has been identified in Governikus AusweisApp up to 2.5.4. Affected is an unknown function of the component StartPAOSResponse Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument ResultMessage can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 2.5.5 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. This CVE was requested by the vendor.

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