CVE-2026-43975

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 06, 2026 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/wicket/pull/1432
Source: security@apache.org
Issue Tracking Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/xp2jrdk6ppv1zcmxb4w1mk2lg1dw3hbr
Source: security@apache.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/4
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache