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Vulnerability IntelligenceCVE-2026-25688

CVE-2026-25688

MEDIUM6.1

Apache Answer: XSS in AI Answer Rendering

Published Jun 9, 2026

Modified Yesterday

Details

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.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5q

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25688

CVSS Analysis

CVSS v3.1

6.1

Exploitability

Attack Vector

NetworkAV:N

Attack Complexity

LowAC:L

Privileges Required

NonePR:N

User Interaction

RequiredUI:R

Scope

Scope

ChangedS:C

Impact

Confidentiality

LowC:L

Integrity

LowI:L

Availability

NoneA:N

6.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

Other

Ecosystems

Timeline

PublishedJun 9, 2026

ModifiedJun 9, 2026

CVE-2026-25688 | Mondoo Vulnerability Intelligence