Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1.
XSS attack when user enters summary. A logged-in user, when modifying their own submitted question, can input malicious code in the summary to create such an attack.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Answer | <= 1.2.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/y5902t09vfgy7892z3vzr1zq900sgyqgMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/y5902t09vfgy7892z3vzr1zq900sgyqgMailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 22, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified