PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-73240: Specifically crafted inputs may lead to git argument injection in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Al
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CVE-2026-73240 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting allura. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Specifically crafted inputs may lead to git argument injection 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
- Critical severity
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-88 |
| Published | 2026-08-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated 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 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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