CVE-2026-79620
Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata
Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An improper authorization check in the similar-question search allowed authenticated users to view metadata of non-public questions. 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 / 4.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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/p6oqj9b27o4nppc0kv00rn7yb7n2l6o8CNA: apache · vendor-advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/30ADP: CVE
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