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CVE-2026-25688

Apache Answer: XSS in AI Answer Rendering

Published: Jun 9, 2026Updated: Jun 9, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
6.1CVSS
MEDIUM

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.

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91.4%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:LI:LA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-87

Affected Products

Apache Answer
Apache Software Foundation

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5q
lists.apache.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7
openwall.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 9, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026

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