CVE-2026-25688

Apache Answer: XSS in AI Answer Rendering

Published Jun 9, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.1 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-hmr2-99jm-8x45 Apache Answer has an Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax vulnerability
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache answer
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache answer
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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.
Title Apache Answer: XSS in AI Answer Rendering
Weaknesses CWE-87
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2026, 2:56 PM
Reserved
Feb 5, 2026, 8:46 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 8:10 AM