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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-23349
CVE-2024-23349:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Apache Answer through version 1.2.1, identified as CVE-2024-23349. The vulnerability allows logged-in users to inject malicious code through the summary field when modifying their own submitted questions (Apache Advisory, OSS Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (CWE-79) issue. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating that it requires network access and low privileges but user interaction for exploitation (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, the XSS vulnerability could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, steal login credentials, or redirect users to malicious websites when users interact with specially crafted summaries (Security Online).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to Apache Answer version 1.2.5 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability (OSS Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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