Advisory severityMedium6.1Apache Software Foundation

Medium [CVE-2026-86507] Improper neutralization of input in Apache Roller 6.1.5 allows an anonymous remote attacker to store a crafted comment-author URL that can execute script in the session of a weblog moderator or global administrator when the comment management page is viewed

This medium-severity Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-86507 affecting Apache Roller.

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CVE-2026-86507 Source published Sep 28, 2026Source updated Sep 28, 2026

VulniPulse record published Sep 28, 2026Record updated Sep 28, 2026

CVE-2026-86507

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Summary

Improper neutralization of input in Apache Roller 6.1.5 allows an anonymous remote attacker to store a crafted comment-author URL that can execute script in the session of a weblog moderator or global administrator when the comment management page is viewed.

This affects sites that permit comments on at least one weblog and whose moderator subsequently reviews the submitted comment; no non-default server setting is required. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later.

Affected versions

Apache Roller 6.1.5

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Fixed versions

6.1.6

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later.

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