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CVE-2024-23349GHSA-8PF2-QJ4V-FJ64GO-2024-2578

Apache Answer: XSS vulnerability when submitting summary

Published
Last modified
published
Not listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in 1.2.5
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
  • Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical impact: partial

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. CISA SSVC assessment

    Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: partial

  3. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer

    through 1.2.1

  • github.com/apache/incubator-answerGo

    fixed in 1.2.5

References 2

lists.apache.org

openwall.com