How severe is CVE-2026-42509?

CVE-2026-42509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-42509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-42509?

CVE-2026-42509 affects Apache Wicket. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42509?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-42509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27556.

When was CVE-2026-42509 published?

CVE-2026-42509 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42509

CVE-2026-42509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Wicket with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27556
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Wicket
Published: 2026-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42509?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-42509?: CVE-2026-42509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-42509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-42509?: CVE-2026-42509 affects Apache Wicket. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-42509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27556.
When was CVE-2026-42509 published?: CVE-2026-42509 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:wicket:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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