Apache Answer: Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability Affects User Summaries
CVE-2024-23349

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Answer
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 February 2024

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.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Answer 0 <= 1.2.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/y5902t09vfgy7892z3vzr1zq9...
vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/2

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lyaa@JeeseenSec
.