CVE-2026-79620

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

State
Published
Severity
Not scored
Published
Oct 19, 2026
Updated
Oct 19, 2026
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026

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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.

Scores

The record has no CVSS score.

Weaknesses

  • CWE-202 Exposure of sensitive information through data queries

Affected Products

ProductVersions
Apache AnswerApache Software Foundation
  • 2.0.2 and earlierAffected

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