CVE-2026-82382: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Roller
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Apache Roller 6.1.5 allows a remote attacker to perform reflected cross-site scripting against a visitor to a weblog using the bundled frontpage theme, by supplying a crafted blog-directory parameter that the directory page reflects without proper escaping. This affects only weblogs that use the bundled frontpage theme, and a victim must follow a crafted link for the script to execute. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later, which validates and contextually escapes the reflected parameter.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-82382 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Roller version 6.1.5. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the bundled frontpage theme's handling of the blog-directory parameter. An attacker can supply a crafted parameter that is reflected without proper escaping, enabling script execution in a visitor's browser if they follow a malicious link. This vulnerability is fixed in Apache Roller 6.1.6 by adding validation and contextual escaping of the reflected parameter.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser when visiting a vulnerable weblog using the frontpage theme. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of session tokens or manipulation of displayed content. The attack requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link). There is no impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Roller version 6.1.6 or later, which includes validation and contextual escaping of the blog-directory parameter to prevent reflected XSS. No other mitigation is indicated or necessary once the upgrade is applied.
CVE-2026-82382: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Roller
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Apache Roller 6.1.5 allows a remote attacker to perform reflected cross-site scripting against a visitor to a weblog using the bundled frontpage theme, by supplying a crafted blog-directory parameter that the directory page reflects without proper escaping. This affects only weblogs that use the bundled frontpage theme, and a victim must follow a crafted link for the script to execute. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later, which validates and contextually escapes the reflected parameter.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Roller
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-82382 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Roller version 6.1.5. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the bundled frontpage theme's handling of the blog-directory parameter. An attacker can supply a crafted parameter that is reflected without proper escaping, enabling script execution in a visitor's browser if they follow a malicious link. This vulnerability is fixed in Apache Roller 6.1.6 by adding validation and contextual escaping of the reflected parameter.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser when visiting a vulnerable weblog using the frontpage theme. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of session tokens or manipulation of displayed content. The attack requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link). There is no impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Roller version 6.1.6 or later, which includes validation and contextual escaping of the blog-directory parameter to prevent reflected XSS. No other mitigation is indicated or necessary once the upgrade is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-28T20:45:46.979Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba29d4f7a7c541066c99ca
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 08:48:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 09:03:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:51:49 UTC
Views: 19
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