Apache Answer vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Attack
CVE-2024-29217

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Answer
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2024

Summary

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: before 1.3.0.

XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Answer 0 < 1.3.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/nc0g1borr0d3wx25jm39pn7ny...
vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/19/1

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tsubasa Umeuchi
.