Apache Wicket: crafted strings can break out of the JavaScript sequence
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-42509 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-06 10:16:20 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-06 13:08:56 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-79 | CWE-79 CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Wicket | affected 8.0.0 8.17.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Wicket | affected 9.0.0 9.22.0 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Wicket | affected 10.0.0 10.8.0 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/52nrq4tt07gxz4r6sj5gyocz5s6bprjp | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/2 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
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