GHSA-hmr2-99jm-8x45: Apache Answer has an Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0.
AI-generated response content was rendered in the browser without proper sanitization, allowing malicious scripts to be executed when the content was viewed.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.
Details
Original advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hmr2-99jm-8x45
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-256880.41% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 33% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-25688 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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