CVE-2026-76994
Apache Answer: Exposure of Hidden Question Metadata Through Public Answer Profiles
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Unauthenticated attackers could obtain metadata associated with hidden questions through public answer profiles. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Fixes and workarounds
No remediation reported in collected sources.
Missing remediation information is not evidence that no patch exists.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Answer Apache Software Foundation apache.org/answer
software-id |
≥ 0; ≤ 2.0.2 (affected, semver)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: apache |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 7.5 high |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | ADP: CISA-ADP |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/b9whow167cr0lkhqk6xzk0c2bb86srhyCNA: apache · vendor-advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/28ADP: CVE
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