Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 22, 2024· Updated Mar 28, 2025
Apache Answer: XSS vulnerability when submitting summary
CVE-2024-23349
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/apache/incubator-answerGo | < 1.2.5 | 1.2.5 |
Affected products
2- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Answerv5Range: 0
Patches
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8pf2-qj4v-fj64ghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/y5902t09vfgy7892z3vzr1zq900sgyqgghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23349ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/2ghsaWEB
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