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CVE-2026-25688

Apache Answer: XSS in AI Answer Rendering

Published: Jun 9, 2026Updated: Jul 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-87
6.1MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 66.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

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.

No summary for this CVE yet.

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
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Weaknesses

CWE-87

Affected Products

Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
Apache AnswerOn-premWeb App
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
apache
oss-project·USaka apache httpd, apache http server
answerOn-premWeb App
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5q
lists.apache.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7
openwall.com
News mentions
1

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