Apache Allura up to 1.19.0 Code Display cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache Allura up to 1.19.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Code Display. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-73238. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache Allura up to 1.19.0. This affects some unknown processing of the component Code Display. 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. The summary by CVE is:

XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.

It is possible to read the advisory at allura.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-73238 since 08/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/12/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.19.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Allura 1.19.1

Timelineinfo

08/11/2026 CVE reserved
08/12/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: allura.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-73238 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-73238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389115

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2026 19:28
Changes: 08/12/2026 19:28 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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