CVE-2026-79620: Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata

Severity: unknown
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-10-19 · updated 2026-10-19
Weakness: CWE-202

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 products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer: through 2.0.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/p6oqj9b27o4nppc0kv00rn7yb7n2l6o8
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/30

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