CVE-2024-27136
MediumCross site scripting in Apache JSPWiki
Published Jun 24, 2024 · Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-36gf-vpj2-j42w
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-27136 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v4) affecting Jspwiki (Apache), org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Jspwiki 2.12.2, org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main 2.12.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v4
5.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
XSS in Upload page in Apache JSPWiki 2.12.1 and priors allows the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.12.2 or later.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JspwikiApache | See advisory | 2.12.2 |
| org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-mainmaven | See advisory | 2.12.2 |
Patched Releases
Jspwiki
2.12.2
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main
2.12.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 24, 2024
Last updated
Sep 18, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/27xxx/CVE-2024-27136.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27136
- articlehttps://jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/Wiki.jsp?page=CVE-2024-27136
- articlehttps://lists.apache.org/thread/gfms8gbncqqkj52p861b8fnsypwsl1d5
FAQ
Common Questions.
XSS in Upload page in Apache JSPWiki 2.12.1 and priors allows the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim.
Affected: Jspwiki (Apache); org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Jspwiki 2.12.2, org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main 2.12.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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