CVE-2026-73240: CWE-88 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Allura
Specifically crafted inputs may lead to git argument injection in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-88) in Apache Allura involves improper neutralization of argument delimiters, which can lead to git argument injection when processing crafted inputs. The flaw affects all versions before 1.19.1. The vendor has fixed the issue in version 1.19.1, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary arguments into git commands executed by Apache Allura, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution or manipulation of git operations. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-73240: CWE-88 Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Allura
Description
Specifically crafted inputs may lead to git argument injection in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Allura
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-88) in Apache Allura involves improper neutralization of argument delimiters, which can lead to git argument injection when processing crafted inputs. The flaw affects all versions before 1.19.1. The vendor has fixed the issue in version 1.19.1, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary arguments into git commands executed by Apache Allura, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution or manipulation of git operations. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-11T16:07:59.305Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7ca952bf8831d539e05d4a
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:11:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:28:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 13:47:48 UTC
Views: 60
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