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CVE-2026-82546: Apache Roller: Stored cross-site scripting through incoming Trackback links

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Apache Roller 6.1.5 has stored XSS via crafted Trackback author URLs, CVE-2026-82546.

Apache disclosed CVE-2026-82546, a stored cross-site scripting flaw in Apache Roller 6.1.5 rated moderate with CVSS 3.1 base score 6.1. An unauthenticated remote attacker can store a crafted comment-author URL through the incoming Trackback endpoint when a published entry accepts comments and Trackbacks. The issue requires user interaction and has low confidentiality and integrity impact with changed scope. No exploitation in the wild is described.

Key facts
  • CVE-2026-82546 is rated CVSS 3.1 6.1, moderate
  • Unauthenticated attacker can store XSS via Trackback author URL
  • Only Apache Roller 6.1.5 is listed as affected
  • Victim must accept comments and Trackbacks; user interaction required
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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2026-82546
Stored XSS in Apache Roller via Trackback author links
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From the original article

Posted by David M. Johnson on Sep 25 Severity: Moderate CVSS 3. 1: 6.

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