CVE-2019-0224 Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main
An attacker can execute JavaScript in their own browser session via a crafted URL in Apache JSPWiki, potentially bypassing security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-0224?
CVE-2019-0224 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki, published on 28 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Apache JSPWiki 2.9.0 to 2.11.0.M2, a carefully crafted URL could execute javascript on another user's session. No information could be saved on the server or jspwiki database, nor would an attacker be able to execute js on someone else's browser; only on its own browser.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0224?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main Maven | From 2.9.0 | 2.11.0.M3 |
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main Maven | From 2.9.0 | 2.11.0.M3 |
Products include Apache Jspwiki.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0224?
Upgrade org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main to 2.11.0.M3 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-0224 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0224 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache JSPWiki
- CVE-2026-28812 Apache JSPWiki: UserManager does not sanity-check user database at startup
- CVE-2021-44140 Arbitrary file deletion on logout
- CVE-2026-28813 Apache JSPWiki: JSPWiki vulnerable to JSON hijacking
- CVE-2022-34158 User Group Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2022-24947 Apache JSPWiki CSRF Account Takeover
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmpq-w5q6-9vf9.