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
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://sling.apache.org/news.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/18 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
30 Sep 2026, 16:14
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Apache
Apache sling Xss Protection Api |
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| References | () https://sling.apache.org/news.html - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/18 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:apache:sling_xss_protection_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 6.1 |
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Information
Published : 2026-09-23 10:17
Updated : 2026-09-30 16:14
NVD link : CVE-2026-73192
Mitre link : CVE-2026-73192
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73192
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Products Affected
apache
- sling_xss_protection_api
CWE
CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')