# CVE-2023-1237: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer

> Attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Answer Q&A platform, potentially executing code or hijacking user accounts.

- **Severity:** Low 3.4 (`CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** A user has to click or open something
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 7 Mar 2023
- **Updated:** 6 Mar 2025
- **Also known as:** GHSA-9v4v-9fj5-p982, GO-2023-1616

## What is CVE-2023-1237?

CVE-2023-1237 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in answerdev/answer, published on 7 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

### Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

Weakness: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1237?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/answerdev/answer. It affects 1 product.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `github.com/answerdev/answer` | Go | All versions | 1.0.6 |
| `github.com/answerdev/answer` | Go | All versions | 1.0.6 |
| `github.com/answerdev/answer` | Go | All versions | 1.0.6 |

Products: Answer Answer.

## How do I fix CVE-2023-1237?

Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.6 or later.

## Is CVE-2023-1237 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1237 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Other vulnerabilities in answerdev/answer

- [CVE-2023-0744](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-0744/): Improper Access Control in answerdev/answer (critical 9.8)
- [CVE-2023-1244](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-1244/): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer (critical 9.3)
- [CVE-2023-4125](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-4125/): Weak Password Requirements in answerdev/answer (high 8.8)
- [CVE-2023-1241](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-1241/): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer (high 8.8)
- [CVE-2023-4815](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-4815/): Missing Authentication for Critical Function in answerdev/answer (high 8.3)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2023-1237 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2023-1237 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in answerdev/answer, published on 7 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1237 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- github.com/answerdev/answer (Go): affected all versions; fixed in 1.0.6
- github.com/answerdev/answer (Go): affected all versions; fixed in 1.0.6
- github.com/answerdev/answer (Go): affected all versions; fixed in 1.0.6

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-1237/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-1237/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-1237
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1237
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-1237

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-1237/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.