CVE-2026-91204: 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 an anonymous remote attacker to store a comment containing a javascript: URI link that survives HTML comment formatting and can execute script in the browser of a visitor who clicks it. This affects only sites that enable HTML in comments (users.comments.htmlenabled=true) together with the HTMLSubset comment formatter; comment moderation, where enabled, delays publication. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later, which restricts restored links to http, https and mailto URIs.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-91204 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Roller 6.1.5 caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, an attacker can store a comment containing a javascript: URI link that bypasses HTML comment formatting and executes script in the browser of a visitor who clicks the link. This vulnerability only affects sites with HTML enabled in comments (users.comments.htmlenabled=true) and using the HTMLSubset comment formatter. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Roller 6.1.6 by restricting restored links to only http, https, and mailto URI schemes.
Potential Impact
An anonymous remote attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code into comments on affected Apache Roller sites with HTML comments enabled and the HTMLSubset formatter active. This code executes in the context of visitors who click the malicious links, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity) with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and requiring user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Roller to version 6.1.6 or later, which includes a fix restricting restored links to safe URI schemes (http, https, mailto). This official fix addresses the vulnerability directly. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider disabling HTML in comments or comment moderation to delay publication, but the recommended action is to apply the official patch.
CVE-2026-91204: 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 an anonymous remote attacker to store a comment containing a javascript: URI link that survives HTML comment formatting and can execute script in the browser of a visitor who clicks it. This affects only sites that enable HTML in comments (users.comments.htmlenabled=true) together with the HTMLSubset comment formatter; comment moderation, where enabled, delays publication. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later, which restricts restored links to http, https and mailto URIs.
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-2026-91204 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Roller 6.1.5 caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, an attacker can store a comment containing a javascript: URI link that bypasses HTML comment formatting and executes script in the browser of a visitor who clicks the link. This vulnerability only affects sites with HTML enabled in comments (users.comments.htmlenabled=true) and using the HTMLSubset comment formatter. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Roller 6.1.6 by restricting restored links to only http, https, and mailto URI schemes.
Potential Impact
An anonymous remote attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code into comments on affected Apache Roller sites with HTML comments enabled and the HTMLSubset formatter active. This code executes in the context of visitors who click the malicious links, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium severity) with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and requiring user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Roller to version 6.1.6 or later, which includes a fix restricting restored links to safe URI schemes (http, https, mailto). This official fix addresses the vulnerability directly. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider disabling HTML in comments or comment moderation to delay publication, but the recommended action is to apply the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-14T21:59:04.938Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba1bc8f7a7c541065ca3e2
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 07:48:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 08:03:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 01:57:23 UTC
Views: 18
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