XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. (CVE-2026-73238)
An XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability exists in the code display functionality of Apache Allura versions before 1.19.1. This vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts in the affected component. The issue is fixed in Apache Allura version 1.19.1, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73238 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-80) vulnerability in the code display feature of Apache Allura. Versions prior to 1.19.1 are affected. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The vendor has released version 1.19.1 which addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the user's browser session. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, where this XSS vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. (CVE-2026-73238)
Description
An XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability exists in the code display functionality of Apache Allura versions before 1.19.1. This vulnerability allows injection of malicious scripts in the affected component. The issue is fixed in Apache Allura version 1.19.1, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73238 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-80) vulnerability in the code display feature of Apache Allura. Versions prior to 1.19.1 are affected. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The vendor has released version 1.19.1 which addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the user's browser session. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Allura to version 1.19.1 or later, where this XSS vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-26cw-37ff-mmw4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-73238"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7cd3eabf8831d53918057d
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:13:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 00:27:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 13:47:48 UTC
Views: 37
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