CVE-2026-34033

CVE-2026-34033 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

Description

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. User-supplied content was included in notification emails without proper escaping, allowing authenticated users to inject arbitrary HTML into emails sent to other users. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-34033?
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. User-supplied content was included in notification emails without proper escaping, allowing authenticated users to inject arbitrary HTML into emails sent to other users. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-34033?
CVE-2026-34033 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-2026-34033 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-34033?
CVE-2026-34033 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34033?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-34033 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-34033 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35371.
When was CVE-2026-34033 published?
CVE-2026-34033 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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