CVE-2026-25688 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-25688?

CVE-2026-25688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-25688?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Answer.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 2.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-87

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5qMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-25688?

CVE-2026-25688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). 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 pro...

How severe is CVE-2026-25688?

CVE-2026-25688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-25688?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Answer.