CVE-2026-48910: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in Apache Software Foundation Apache JSPWiki
A carefully crafted editing request could trigger an XSS vulnerability on Apache JSPWiki when parsing errors on the markdown renderer, which could allow the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. This issue affects Apache JSPWiki: through 2.12.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.12.4, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48910 is an XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki affecting versions through 2.12.3. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags during markdown rendering error handling, enabling attackers to inject and execute JavaScript code in users' browsers. This can lead to theft of sensitive information from affected users. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 2.12.4.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information accessible to the browser. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache JSPWiki to version 2.12.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-48910: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in Apache Software Foundation Apache JSPWiki
Description
A carefully crafted editing request could trigger an XSS vulnerability on Apache JSPWiki when parsing errors on the markdown renderer, which could allow the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. This issue affects Apache JSPWiki: through 2.12.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.12.4, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48910 is an XSS vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki affecting versions through 2.12.3. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags during markdown rendering error handling, enabling attackers to inject and execute JavaScript code in users' browsers. This can lead to theft of sensitive information from affected users. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 2.12.4.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information accessible to the browser. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache JSPWiki to version 2.12.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T10:41:07.254Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6b7a5f9c2644c7f8589062
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 16:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:40:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 00:15:25 UTC
Views: 8
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