CVE-2026-25688

Name: CVE-2026-25688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-09T09:16:28.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-25688 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-87

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 2.0.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x42joj43rqb38ms5q60f7bgq3qbo7t5qMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25688?

How severe is CVE-2026-25688?

CVE-2026-25688 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25688?

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