# CVE-2026-103864: Apache Sling Engine: Request-derived values reach log sinks without CR/LF neutralization

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-117432, GHSA-26C9-4VQ3-99QM
- Severity: low (stated by apache, no CVSS score)
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.0.4
- Published: 2026-11-05 · Updated: 2026-11-05

CVE-2026-103864 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated low by apache and affects Apache Sling Engine; fixed in 3.0.4.

## Summary

Apache Sling Engine does not neutralize CR/LF characters in request-derived values before they are written to logs, which can let an attacker inject forged log entries. The flaw is fixed in a later release of the software.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Engine: fixed in 3.0.4

## Description

Improper output neutralization for logs in Apache Sling Engine. This issue affects Apache Sling Engine: before 3.0.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.4, which fixes the issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Engine, upgrade to a fixed version (3.0.4) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-103864 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-103864

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-103864?

Apache Sling Engine: before 3.0.4.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-103864

### How do I fix CVE-2026-103864?

Upgrade to a fixed version: 3.0.4.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-103864

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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bchcm9xhz5zdqwykrdo4kw21j8gz6q55
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/05/7

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