CVE-2026-73240

Apache Allura vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.04%

Published12 Aug 2026

Description

Specifically crafted inputs may lead to git argument injection in Apache Allura. This issue affects Apache Allura: before 1.19.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.19.1, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Allura< 1.19.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Allura≥ 1.19.1

Patch & vendor advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/10gnxblhomk2z4gxcyyb4t3p4zxsdddv

References

https://allura.apache.org/posts/2026-allura-1.19.1.htmlRelease Notes
https://lists.apache.org/thread/10gnxblhomk2z4gxcyyb4t3p4zxsdddvMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/12/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-73240 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-73240 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.04%.

How severe is CVE-2026-73240?

CVE-2026-73240 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-73240?

Affected products include Apache Allura.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73240?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Allura 1.19.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.