CVE-2026-82383: Apache Roller: Anonymous setup action allows frontpage configuration tampering
Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Apache Roller 6.1.5 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to persistently change a site-global configuration value (the frontpage weblog selection) on any installed instance, because the setup action remains anonymously reachable after installation and persists configuration without an authorization check. No optional feature or non-default configuration is required; the result can redirect or break the site's public frontpage, with administrative recovery available. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Roller 6.1.6 or later, which restricts the write to global administrators.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache Rollerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Does exploitation require an authenticated Roller account?
No. The affected setup action is described as anonymous, so an attacker would not need to authenticate to use it.