CVE-2026-78318: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope
CVE-2026-78318 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Syncope affecting versions 4.0.4 through 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the notification message displayed on Console's and Enduser's login pages. Malicious HTTP links can cause unsafe JavaScript to be executed inline. Fixed versions 4.0.8 and 4.1.3 address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Apache Syncope versions 4.0.4 to 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 to 4.1.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper input neutralization in notification messages on login pages. This allows crafted HTTP links to inject unsafe inline JavaScript, potentially leading to script execution in users' browsers. The issue is resolved in Apache Syncope versions 4.0.8 and 4.1.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Syncope to versions 4.0.8 or 4.1.3, which contain official fixes for this vulnerability. No additional mitigation is required once upgraded.
CVE-2026-78318: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Syncope
Description
CVE-2026-78318 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Syncope affecting versions 4.0.4 through 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the notification message displayed on Console's and Enduser's login pages. Malicious HTTP links can cause unsafe JavaScript to be executed inline. Fixed versions 4.0.8 and 4.1.3 address this issue.
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Syncope
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Technical Analysis
Apache Syncope versions 4.0.4 to 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 to 4.1.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper input neutralization in notification messages on login pages. This allows crafted HTTP links to inject unsafe inline JavaScript, potentially leading to script execution in users' browsers. The issue is resolved in Apache Syncope versions 4.0.8 and 4.1.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Syncope to versions 4.0.8 or 4.1.3, which contain official fixes for this vulnerability. No additional mitigation is required once upgraded.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T08:34:34.116Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa7ecfc55bf5e2cf5128799
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 12:47:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 13:01:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 13:06:28 UTC
Views: 4
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