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CVE-2026-92001

6.1 · MEDIUM

Improper restriction of recursive entity references in DTDs ('XML entity expansion') vulnerability in Apache Sling XSS.

Published Sep 23, 2026apacheCWE-776EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2026-92001 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache sling_xss_protection_api. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper restriction of recursive entity references in DTDs ('XML entity expansion') 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update sling_xss_protection_api to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachesling_xss_protection_api>= 0, < 2.4.12Affected

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/m52jll26vc8g5jokbg0xt062o09wkghrRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/23/15

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-92001?

CVE-2026-92001 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache sling_xss_protection_api. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-92001?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-92001?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update sling_xss_protection_api to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-92001?

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