CVE-2025-24853
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-07-31

Last updated on: 2025-11-04

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
A carefully crafted request when creating a header link using the wiki markup syntax, which could allow the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. Further research by the JSPWiki team showed that the markdown parser allowed this kind of attack too. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.12.3 or later.
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Published
2025-07-31
Last Modified
2025-11-04
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2026-05-07
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2025-07-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
apache jspwiki to 2.12.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
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.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a special request using the wiki markup syntax to create a header link, which allows the attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser. This can also be done through the markdown parser. Essentially, it is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that enables attackers to run malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in your browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on your behalf without your consent.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

Upgrade Apache JSPWiki to version 2.12.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.


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