CVE-2026-123766
Apache Axis2/Java: Cross-site scripting in the OpenAPI module's Swagger UI page
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability in the OpenAPI module of Apache Axis2/Java. The Swagger UI page served by the OpenAPI module wrote a value derived from the request's Host header into the page without encoding, allowing script injection in the context of the Axis2 origin. This issue affects Apache Axis2/Java: 2.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 9, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 9, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Axis2/Java to version 2.0.2.
- Ensure Host header is properly sanitized.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability in the OpenAPI module of Apache Axis2/Java. The Swagger UI page served by the OpenAPI module wrote a value derived from the request's Host header into the page without encoding, allowing script injection in the context of the Axis2 origin. This issue affects Apache Axis2/Java: 2.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123766.json">CVE-2026-123766</a> Added Reference https://axis.apache.org/axis2/java/core/release-notes/2.0.2.html Added Reference https://github.com/apache/axis-axis2-java-core/commit/1671a68660df39459bf22f7b00309e2a8e782117 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/gzxdd4gobm1kb0jdonmn4n8xhjkwlrbg -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/06/24