Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Apache Wicket by Apache
CVE-2026-42509

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Wicket
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42509?

The vulnerability in Apache Wicket arises from improper sanitization of user input during web page generation, leading to potential cross-site scripting attacks. Affected versions range from Apache Wicket 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, 9.0.0, and 10.0.0 through 10.8.0. To mitigate this risk, users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to version 10.9.0, which addresses this security concern.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Wicket 8.0.0 <= 8.17.0

Apache Wicket 9.0.0 <= 9.22.0

Apache Wicket 10.0.0 <= 10.8.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/52nrq4tt07gxz4r6sj5gyocz5...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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