VDB-318378 · CVE-2025-24853 · GCVE-0-2025-24853

Apache JSPWiki up to 2.12.2 JSPWiki Header Link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.12.2 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component JSPWiki Header Link Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24853. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.12.2. Affected is an unknown code of the component JSPWiki Header Link Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A carefully crafted request when creating a header link using the wiki markup syntax, which could allow the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. Further research by the JSPWiki team showed that the markdown parser allowed this kind of attack too. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.12.3 or later.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-24853 since 01/25/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.12.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

Apache

Name

JSPWiki

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: JSPWiki 2.12.3

Timelineinfo

01/25/2025 CVE reserved
07/30/2025 +185 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/31/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24853 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24853
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318378

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 22:23
Updated: 07/31/2025 13:42
Changes: 07/30/2025 22:23 (54), 07/31/2025 11:21 (1), 07/31/2025 13:42 (1)
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