Apache SkyWalking up to 10.4.0 Booster UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache SkyWalking up to 10.4.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Booster UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-85229. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache SkyWalking up to 10.4.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Booster UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Apache SkyWalking Booster UI. This issue affects Apache SkyWalking UI : from 10.2.0 through 10.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to Horizon UI 1.0.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-85229 since 09/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/04/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SkyWalking 1.0.0

Timelineinfo

09/03/2026 CVE reserved
09/04/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-85229 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398704

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2026 09:32
Changes: 09/04/2026 09:32 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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