CVE-2024-29217

Name: CVE-2024-29217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-21T16:15:47.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29217 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: before 1.3.0. XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: before 1.3.0. XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.3.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nc0g1borr0d3wx25jm39pn7nyf268n0xMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nc0g1borr0d3wx25jm39pn7nyf268n0xMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29217?

How severe is CVE-2024-29217?

CVE-2024-29217 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29217?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST