How severe is CVE-2024-23349?

CVE-2024-23349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23349?

CVE-2024-23349 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23349?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-23349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0580.

When was CVE-2024-23349 published?

CVE-2024-23349 was published on 2024-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23349

CVE-2024-23349 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0580
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Answer
Published: 2024-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. XSS attack when user enters summary. A logged-in user, when modifying their own submitted question, can input malicious code in the summary to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23349?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. XSS attack when user enters summary. A logged-in user, when modifying their own submitted question, can input malicious code in the summary to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-23349?: CVE-2024-23349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23349?: CVE-2024-23349 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23349?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0580.
When was CVE-2024-23349 published?: CVE-2024-23349 was published on 2024-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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