CVE-2026-25688

Vulnerability in Apache Answer

CVSS score

6.1

EPSS probability

%0.6

Risk score

0.0

Published

4 mo ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-25688 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25688 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	apache	answer	View
2	go	github.com/apache/incubator-answer	View

Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 2

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
6.1	CVSS V31	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	NVD
6.1	CVSS 3.x	—	Vector not published	GitHub Advisory
0.0	CVSS 4.0	—	Vector not published	GitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

1 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

osvgithub.com/apache/incubator-answer1.7.2-0.20260525024654-2746bf5b455f

OSV düzeltilmiş sürüm: 1.7.2-0.20260525024654-2746bf5b455f

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25688 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-87: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-87

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25688 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsGerekmiyor

UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5qvendor-advisory http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25688vendor-advisory https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hmr2-99jm-8x45vendor-advisory https://github.com/apache/answervendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.1 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

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

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User Interaction—

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)Low

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Yama doğrulandı

1 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

Follow the vendor

apache

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-87

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