CVE-2026-79620

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

Published Oct 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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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.
Title Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata
Weaknesses CWE-202
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 10:32 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 8:25 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Modified
Nov 3, 2026, 11:17 PM