CVE-2026-25688: CWE-87 Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
CVE-2026-25688 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0. It involves improper neutralization of alternate cross-site scripting (XSS) syntax in AI-generated response content, which is rendered in the browser without proper sanitization. This flaw allows malicious scripts to execute when the content is viewed. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Apache Answer versions up to and including 2.0.0 contain an improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax vulnerability (CWE-87). Specifically, AI-generated response content is rendered in the browser without adequate sanitization, enabling execution of malicious scripts. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts confidentiality and integrity. The vendor has released version 2.0.1 to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1, which fixes this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
CVE-2026-25688: CWE-87 Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Description
CVE-2026-25688 is a medium severity vulnerability in Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0. It involves improper neutralization of alternate cross-site scripting (XSS) syntax in AI-generated response content, which is rendered in the browser without proper sanitization. This flaw allows malicious scripts to execute when the content is viewed. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/org.apache.answer/apache-answerRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Apache Answer versions up to and including 2.0.0 contain an improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax vulnerability (CWE-87). Specifically, AI-generated response content is rendered in the browser without adequate sanitization, enabling execution of malicious scripts. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts confidentiality and integrity. The vendor has released version 2.0.1 to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1, which fixes this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-05T08:46:14.890Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a27e32a8dd33fbd85126066
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 09:55:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 00:20:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 73
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