CVE-2026-64943

Apache Answer: API keys logged in plaintext during authentication

Published Oct 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials.


Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

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Description Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: API keys logged in plaintext during authentication
Weaknesses CWE-532
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:57 PM
Reserved
Jul 21, 2026, 4:36 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Modified
Oct 20, 2026, 7:17 PM