CVE-2026-73238: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in Apache Software Foundation Apache Allura
CVE-2026-73238 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Allura affecting versions before 1.19.1. The issue arises from improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in code display functionality. This vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts in web pages generated by the affected software. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Allura version 1.19.1, which addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-80, involves improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in the code display feature of Apache Allura. It enables an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability affects all Apache Allura versions prior to 1.19.1. The vendor has released version 1.19.1 to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-73238: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in Apache Software Foundation Apache Allura
Description
CVE-2026-73238 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Allura affecting versions before 1.19.1. The issue arises from improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in code display functionality. This vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts in web pages generated by the affected software. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Allura version 1.19.1, which addresses this vulnerability.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-80, involves improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in the code display feature of Apache Allura. It enables an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially leading to cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability affects all Apache Allura versions prior to 1.19.1. The vendor has released version 1.19.1 to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-11T16:06:25.487Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7ca952bf8831d539e05d42
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:11:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:28:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 17:28:39 UTC
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