Apache Sling Servlets Resolver executes malicious code via path traversal
Malicious code execution via path traversal in Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Servlets Resolver.This issue affects all version of Apache Sling Servlets Resolver before 2.11.0. However, whether a system is vulnerable to this attack depends on the exact configuration of the system. If the system is vulnerable, a user with write access to the repository might be able to trick the Sling Servlet Resolver to load a previously uploaded script.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.11.0, which fixes this issue. It is recommended to upgrade, regardless of whether your system configuration currently allows this attack or not.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.resolver | < 2.11.0 | 2.11.0 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23673
- https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-servlets-resolver/commit/b54d4e6693e0bcd63a97a0328f4f065b8a81b75e
- https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-servlets-resolver
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/5zzx8ztwc6tmbwlw80m2pbrp3913l2kl
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/06/1
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.resolver- Disclosed
- 06.02.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-h2rq-qhr7-53gm - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.resolver
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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