CVE-2024-29217: Apache Answer Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cvqr-mwh6-2vc6
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29217 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Apache Answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves xss vulnerability when changing personal website. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

CVE-2024-29217 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29217
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cvqr-mwh6-2vc6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Apache Answer
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-29217

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Answer dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/apache/incubator-answer fixed: 1.3.0 
Upgrade github.com/apache/incubator-answer to 1.3.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-29217, inspect your project dependencies for Apache Answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Apache Answer, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'/`XSS`) 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.

CVE-2024-29217 Affected Apache Answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/apache/incubator-answer
golang/github.com/apache/incubator-answer
Go
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-29217 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29217
Apache Answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/incubator-answer
lists.apache.org/thread/nc0g1borr0d3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nc0g1borr0d3wx25jm39pn7nyf268n0x
Apache Answer Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/19/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29217?
CVE-2024-29217 is a security vulnerability in Apache Answer involving XSS vulnerability when changing personal website under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Apache Answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: github.com/apache/incubator-answer.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29217?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/apache/incubator-answer affected?
Yes, github.com/apache/incubator-answer is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29217?
CVE-2024-29217 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29217?
CVE-2024-29217 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-29217?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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