How severe is CVE-2024-29217?

CVE-2024-29217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29217?

CVE-2024-29217 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29217?

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

Does CVE-2024-29217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1190.

When was CVE-2024-29217 published?

CVE-2024-29217 was published on 2024-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29217

CVE-2024-29217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1190
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Answer
Published: 2024-04-21
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: before 1.3.0. XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29217?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: before 1.3.0. XSS attack when user changes personal website. A logged-in user, when modifying their personal website, can input malicious code in the website to create such an attack. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.3.0], which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-29217?: CVE-2024-29217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29217?: CVE-2024-29217 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1190.
When was CVE-2024-29217 published?: CVE-2024-29217 was published on 2024-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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