CVE-2026-73238: XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73238?

allura: upgrade to 1.19.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-73238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73238 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-73238 affect?

CVE-2026-73238 affects allura. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-73238?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

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CVE-2026-73238 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting allura. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2026-08-12
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-12 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache allura UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.19.1

Fixed in: 1.19.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy allura || rpm -q allura || allura --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.19.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade allura

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade allura

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-73238?

allura: upgrade to 1.19.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73238 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-73238 affect?

CVE-2026-73238 affects allura. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). XSS vulnerability in code display in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.

How urgent is CVE-2026-73238?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

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