CVE-2026-71563
Apache Answer: MCP Answer Retrieval Exposes Content from Non-Public Questions
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 4.3 Medium
- Published
- Oct 19, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 20, 2026
- Reserved
- Aug 7, 2026
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.
An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 4.3 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Apache AnswerApache Software Foundation |
|
References
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