CVE-2026-43975
Apache Wicket: Possible malicious path traversal in FolderUploadsFileManager
Description
FolderUploadsFileManager in Apache Wicket does not validate or sanitize the uploadFieldId parameter or the clientFileName before constructing file paths, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended upload directory or read files from arbitrary locations on the server. This issue affects Apache Wicket: from 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, from 9.0.0 through 9.22.0, 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 6, 2026, 8:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Wicket to version 10.9.0 or later.
- Sanitize all user-supplied input for file operations.
- Validate file upload parameters rigorously.
- Implement secure file path construction.
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-2026-43975.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apache/wicket/pull/1432 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/xp2jrdk6ppv1zcmxb4w1mk2lg1dw3hbr | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/4 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value 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/2026/05/06/4 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://github.com/apache/wicket/pull/1432 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/xp2jrdk6ppv1zcmxb4w1mk2lg1dw3hbr Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FolderUploadsFileManager in Apache Wicket does not validate or sanitize the uploadFieldId parameter or the clientFileName before constructing file paths, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended upload directory or read files from arbitrary locations on the server. This issue affects Apache Wicket: from 8.0.0 through 8.17.0, from 9.0.0 through 9.22.0, from 10.0.0 through 10.8.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.9.0, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/apache/wicket/pull/1432 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/xp2jrdk6ppv1zcmxb4w1mk2lg1dw3hbr -
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/2026/05/06/4