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

Apache Answer (versions up to 1.2.1 ) is vulnerable to a Pixel Flood attack (CWE-434 ) caused by a lack of file type and dimension checks. An authenticated user can upload a small image (e.g., 5KB) with falsified EXIF metadata declaring massive dimensions (e.g., 64,250 x 64,250 pixels). When the ...

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

Apache Answer versions through 1.4.0 are vulnerable to an Inadequate Encryption Strength issue. The root cause is the use of UUID v1 for token generation, which incorporates predictable elements like timestamps and node identifiers. This predictability may allow an attacker to predict or forge ge...

CVE-2024-29217

The Apache Answer Q&A platform (specifically github.com/apache/incubator-answer) is vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in versions before 1.3.0 . The root cause is the improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically when a logged-in user modifies their pers...

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

The Apache Answer software (versions through 1.3.5 ) contains an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability. The root cause is the use of MD5 hashing for a user's email when accessing Gravatar , which is insecure and can lead to the leakage of user email addresses . To remediate this issue, use...