CVE-2026-40010
Apache Wicket: possible session fixation using AuthenticatedWebSession
Description
Missing invocation of Servlet http web request method changeSessionId after session binding can be exploited for a session fixation attack in Apache Wicket. This issue affects Apache Wicket: from 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, 9.0.0, from 10.0.0 through 10.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.9.0, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 7, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Wicket to version 10.9.0.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40010.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/61wsc0xdtfd5oozojfx7by9w3jwgkmv1 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/1 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-384 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-384 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:wicket:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.0.0 up to (excluding) 10.9.0 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:wicket:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.0.0 up to (including) 8.17.0 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:wicket:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 up to (including) 9.22.0 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/1 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/61wsc0xdtfd5oozojfx7by9w3jwgkmv1 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Missing invocation of Servlet http web request method changeSessionId after session binding can be exploited for a session fixation attack in Apache Wicket. This issue affects Apache Wicket: from 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, 9.0.0, from 10.0.0 through 10.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.9.0, which fixes the issue. Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/61wsc0xdtfd5oozojfx7by9w3jwgkmv1 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/1