CVE-2026-42509 Details
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Wicket. This issue affects Apache Wicket: from 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, 9.0.0, from 10.0.0 through 10.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.9.0, which fixes the issue.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Apache Wicket. This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing crafted strings to break out of the JavaScript sequence. The vulnerability affects Apache Wicket versions 8.0.0 prior to 8.17.0, 9.0.0 prior to 9.22.0, and 10.0.0 prior to 10.8.0.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Wicket version 10.9.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/2 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/52nrq4tt07gxz4r6sj5gyocz5s6bprjp | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache wicket | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.17.0 >= 9.0.0, <= 9.22.0 >= 10.0.0, < 10.9.0 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |