Apache Roller 'q' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running Apache Roller and is prone to Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML codes in the context of the affected web application. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Roller Version 4.0.1 or later or apply the patch. http://roller.apache.org/download.cgi http://issues.apache.org/roller/browse/ROL-1766 ***** NOTE: Please ignore this warning if the patch is applied. *****
Insight
The issue is due to input validation error in 'q' parameter when performing a search. It is not properly sanitised before being returned to the user.
Affected
Apache Roller Version 2.x, 3.x and 4.0
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