CVE-2026-28812: Use of impersonation in Apache Software Foundation Apache JSPWiki
UserManager lack of checks allows impersonation in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.12.3 which may allow attackers to escalate privileges. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.12.4 or newer which fixes this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The UserManager component in Apache JSPWiki versions up to 2.12.3 lacks proper validation, enabling impersonation attacks that can lead to privilege escalation. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.12.4 or newer, which addresses this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can impersonate other users, potentially escalating their privileges within the affected Apache JSPWiki instances. This could lead to unauthorized access or actions depending on the privileges of the impersonated user.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache JSPWiki to version 2.12.4 or later, where this impersonation vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-28812: Use of impersonation in Apache Software Foundation Apache JSPWiki
Description
UserManager lack of checks allows impersonation in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.12.3 which may allow attackers to escalate privileges. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.12.4 or newer which fixes this issue.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The UserManager component in Apache JSPWiki versions up to 2.12.3 lacks proper validation, enabling impersonation attacks that can lead to privilege escalation. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.12.4 or newer, which addresses this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can impersonate other users, potentially escalating their privileges within the affected Apache JSPWiki instances. This could lead to unauthorized access or actions depending on the privileges of the impersonated user.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache JSPWiki to version 2.12.4 or later, where this impersonation vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T15:01:12.543Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6b7a5f9c2644c7f8589059
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 16:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:40:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 00:15:59 UTC
Views: 4
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