Apache Sling XSS: CWE-79 multiple raw-string break-outs and ReDOS in XSSImpl (CVE-2026-91852) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-91852

Apache Sling XSS: CWE-79 multiple raw-string break-outs and ReDOS in XSSImpl

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-91852 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Apache Sling XSS: CWE-79 multiple raw-string break-outs and ReDOS in XSSImpl. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Sling XSS (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 23, 2026Updated Sep 23, 2026Source checked Sep 23, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 23, 2026Material review Sep 23, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Apache Software Foundation/Apache Sling XSS (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Apache Software Foundation/Apache Sling XSSgeneric	>=0 <2.4.12	2.4.12

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Apache Software Foundation/Apache Sling XSS.
Review the reported fix. Update Apache Software Foundation/Apache Sling XSS to 2.4.12 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 23, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 23, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 23, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Apache Sling XSS. This issue affects Apache Sling XSS: before 2.4.12. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.12, which fixes the issue.

Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.