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CVE-2026-25688
Published:June 09, 2026
Updated:June 11, 2026
Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. AI-generated response content was rendered in the browser without proper sanitization, allowing malicious scripts to be executed when the content was viewed. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/apache/incubator-answer.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v0.2.0 <v2.0.1
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.0.1
Related Resources (2)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7
https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5q
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax
CWE-87
EPSS
Base Score:
0.17