CVE-2026-68482

Apache Answer: Improper Authorization in Question Invite User Lookup

Published Oct 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can retrieve the invited-user list associated with a non-public question due to missing visibility authorization checks.


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

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

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Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can retrieve the invited-user list associated with a non-public question due to missing visibility authorization checks. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: Improper Authorization in Question Invite User Lookup
Weaknesses CWE-862
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
Reserved
Jul 30, 2026, 9:46 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Modified
Oct 30, 2026, 8:17 PM