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CVE-2026-64944

Apache Answer: Stored XSS via unsanitized HTML in imported question content

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Published

22 h ago

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Apache Answer Security Vulnerability for CVE-2026-64944

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Evidence confidence

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Short explanation

A stored cross-site scripting (stored XSS) vulnerability in Apache Answer through version 2.0.2 occurs because imported question bodies are stored as raw HTML without passing through the normal sanitization path.

Why does it matter?

The vulnerability allows attacker-controlled HTML content to become persistent and rendered to all viewers, including privileged users, posing significant security risks.

What should be done?

  • Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3 or later
  • Follow official vendor advisories and guidance
  • Ensure secure configuration of import functionalities
Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

CVE-2026-64944 zafiyeti Apache Answer 2.0.2 ve önceki sürümleri etkilemektedir.

İçe aktarıcı, soru gövdelerini normal sanitasyon yolundan geçirmeden ham HTML olarak saklar.

Zafiyet, ayrıcalıklı kullanıcılar dahil tüm izleyicilere depolanmış XSS olarak yansıtılmaktadır.

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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. The importer stores imported question bodies as raw HTML without passing them through the normal Markdown-to-HTML sanitization path, so attacker-controlled HTML embedded in an imported data source is persisted and rendered to all viewers (including privileged users) as stored XSS. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

CWE: CWE-79

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-64944 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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1Apache Software FoundationApache Answer View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

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Official Sources and Advisories

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