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CVE-2026-79620

Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata

N/A
Published: October 19, 2026 at 09:34 AM UTC
Updated: October 19, 2026 at 08:47 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAnswer

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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Answer· Apache
90%
All versions

Remediation

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Patch and advisory references

References (2)

Vendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://lists.apache.org/thread/p6oqj9b27o4nppc0kv00rn7yb7n2l6o8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/30

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-202

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