CVE-2026-122300 Apache Roller: Limited weblog members can remove or change published entries
Limited weblog members can remove or change entries they can only read, including other members' entries; Apache Roller operators should care.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Harmful if only installed
- No
- Needs a specific call
- No
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-122300?
CVE-2026-122300 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Roller, published on 11 Nov 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Roller 4.0 through 6.1.6 allows a weblog member with the Limited role to remove or change entries that member may only read, including entries published by other members. The entry editor checked the member's weblog role but not whether that role permits work on the entry. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.7 or later.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-122300?
An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.
How do I fix CVE-2026-122300?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-122300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-122300 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-122300 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jhv-jpvr-w92r.