CVE-2026-73192
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.006 · 47 %ileDEUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability when using the XSSAPI.getValidHref() in Apache Sling XSS version 2.4.10 and prior may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in every feature using this method. In order to successfully attack an application, the attacker needs to be able to submit a value which is not correctly sanitized by that library. Upgrade to Apache Sling XSS >= 2.4.12
cvss
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weaknesses
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affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- apache sling xss protection api< 2.4.12nvdUScpe:2.3:a:apache:sling_xss_protection_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- WID-SEC-W-2026-3526Apache Sling: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-09-22csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Apache Sling ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, um einen Cross-Site Scripting Angriff durchzuführen und um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen.
sources
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references (2) nvd
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- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://sling.apache.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
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