CVE-2026-67249

Apache Answer: Email Code Purpose Confusion May Allow Account Takeover

Published Oct 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

A verification code issued for one email-based workflow could be accepted by another sensitive workflow because the code purpose was not properly enforced.


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

Remediation

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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Description A vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A verification code issued for one email-based workflow could be accepted by another sensitive workflow because the code purpose was not properly enforced. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: Email Code Purpose Confusion May Allow Account Takeover
Weaknesses CWE-863
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 1:41 PM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2026, 3:27 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 2:16 PM