CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-25688

MediumCVSS 6.1
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.03%

9th percentile - higher than 9% of all known CVEs

Summary

CVE-2026-25688 describes an improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax vulnerability in Apache Answer, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in the browser. The issue affects Apache Answer versions up to 2.0.0.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the potential execution of malicious code, which could lead to user data theft or session hijacking. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with unauthorized access to data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue. Regular software updates are crucial for maintaining security.

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS