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CVE-2026-25700: Apache Answer: AdminToken not invalidated after admin deactivation

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-06-10 · updated 2026-10-25
• Weakness: CWE-1259

Description

Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

• Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer: before 2.0.1 — fixed in 2.0.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer 2.0.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96y
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/10/10

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