CVE-2024-23349

Apache Answer (github.com/apache/incubator-answer) is affected by a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the summary field present through version 1.2.1. The root cause is improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling a logged-in user to inject malicious code when editing th...

CVE-2024-26578

CVE-2024-26578 describes a race condition in Apache Answer (through 1.2.1) caused by concurrent access to a shared resource during user registration, enabling rapid scripted submissions to create multiple accounts with the same name. The issue is a synchronization flaw that can affect account cre...

CVE-2024-22393

The CVE-2024-22393 issue affects Apache Answer up to version 1.2.1 and enables a pixel-flood DoS by uploading large image files. A logged-in user can trigger memory exhaustion, leading to a server DoS. Remediation is to upgrade to version 1.2.5 (or later). Multiple sources (NVD, Red Hat, CNVD, Ve...

CVE-2025-29868

CVE-2025-29868 affects Apache Answer up to version 1.4.2. A public method returns a private data structure, enabling potential disclosure of a user’s IP address when external images are accessed. The issue is mitigated in version 1.4.5, which adds a configurable setting to control whether externa...

CVE-2024-29217

CVE-2024-29217 concerns the Apache Answer project, with an XSS vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The issue affects Apache Answer prior to version 1.3.0 and can be triggered when a logged-in user edits their personal website, allowing injection of...

CVE-2024-41890

CVE-2024-41890 affects Apache Answer up to version 1.3.5. The root issue is Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime: password reset links issued in succession can remain valid during the link’s validity period, enabling potential misuse or hijacking of a previously issued link. A fix...

CVE-2024-45719

CVE-2024-45719 concerns Apache Answer with an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability affecting versions up to 1.4.0. The issue is that IDs generated using UUID v1 can be predictable, reducing token security. The recommended fix is upgrade to version 1.4.1, which closes the flaw. Connected s...

CVE-2024-41888

The CVE-2024-41888 issue affects Apache Answer through version 1.3.5, where the password-reset link remains valid after use (not single-use), allowing potential misuse or hijacking. The impact is limited to authentication flow abuse as described; affected components are the password reset mechani...

CVE-2023-49619

CVE-2023-49619 concerns Apache Answer. A race condition arises from concurrent submissions that manipulate the bookmark/collection count for a question, allowing repeated submissions (e.g., via a script) to increase the number of collections beyond normal limits. Affected versions are Apache Answ...

CVE-2024-40761

Apache Answer contains an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability (through version 1.3.5) where the MD5 hash of a user’s email is used to access Gravatar, risking email leakage. Mitigation: upgrade to version 1.4.0 which switches to SHA-256 per the advisory. Nuclear risk: only disclosed as l...

CVE-2026-24735

CVE-2026-24735 affects Apache Answer up to version 1.7.1. An unauthenticated API endpoint exposes the full revision history for deleted content, enabling unauthorized retrieval of restricted or sensitive information. Remediation: upgrade to version 2.0.0 (or later) where the issue is fixed. The a...

CVE-2026-34905

CVE-2026-34905 affects Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0. The issue arises from the unlisted question feature not enforcing access restrictions on direct API endpoints, permitting authenticated users to discover and access unlisted questions, their answers, comments, and revision history. Upgrade...

CVE-2026-33582

The CVE-2026-33582 issue affects Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0, where a crafted TIFF image can trigger excessive memory allocation during decoding, allowing an authenticated user to crash the server process. Upgrade to version 2.0.1 to fix the issue. The reported CVSS vector indicates MEDIUM ...

CVE-2026-25699

CVE-2026-25699 applies to Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0, where timeline-related APIs lacked proper authorization checks. This could allow regular authenticated users to access deleted, private, or unapproved content and its revision history. The issue is addressed by upgrading to version 2.0....

CVE-2026-34031

CVE-2026-34031 concerns Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0, where the server fails to validate user-supplied image URLs used for profile avatars. This allows embedding arbitrary external content as avatars, potentially enabling unintended external requests and tracking by third-party servers. A fi...

CVE-2026-25688

CVE-2026-25688 describes an XSS vulnerability in Apache Answer. The issue is an improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax in AI-generated responses rendered in the browser, affecting Apache Answer up to version 2.0.0. Affected behavior allows execution of malicious scripts when content is v...