CVE-2026-73192Apache Sling XSS: XSS possible through XSSAPI.getValidHref()
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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
- 6.1 MEDIUM (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-79
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- apache
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Sep 23, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling XSS apache_software_foundation:apache_sling_xss (from the name) | before 2.4.12 | CNA record |
apache sling_xss_protection_api apache:sling_xss_protection_api | before 2.4.12 | NVD |
References
- https://sling.apache.org/news.htmlvendor-advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/18mailing-list, third-party-advisory
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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