CVE-2024-23349

MEDIUM

Apache Answer <= 1.2.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Question Summary

Title source: llm

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/2

Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory

https://lists.apache.org/thread/y5902t09vfgy7892z3vzr1zq900sgyqg

Scores

CVSS v3 5.4

EPSS 0.0480

EPSS Percentile 89.6%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-79

Status published

Products (2)

apache/answer < 1.2.1

apache/incubator-answer 0 - 1.2.5Go

Published Feb 22, 2024

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026