CVE-2026-78318 Details
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Apache Syncope. The notification message, as optionally shown by Console's and Enduser's login pages can be instructed to display HTML tags with unsafe JS inline, via malicious HTTP link generation. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 4.0.4 through 4.0.7, from 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.8 / 4.1.3, which fix this issue.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Apache Syncope versions 4.0.4 through 4.0.7 and 4.1.0-M0 through 4.1.2. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious HTTP links to inject HTML tags with unsafe JavaScript. The vulnerability is reflected in the notification messages that can be displayed on the Console and Enduser login pages.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Syncope version 4.0.8 or 4.1.3, both of which address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Sep 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/14/18 | CVE | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedy |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/wmo15rczvd0w3ywjgqdrcznkb1v3qy9r | [email protected] | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedyVendor |
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 Syncope | >= 4.0.4, <= 4.0.7 (semver) >= 4.1.0-M0, <= 4.1.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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