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CVE-2026-79620 json

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

published 23d ago modified 8d ago also EUVD-2026-104161

cvss
4.3
version 3.1, CNA
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
0.2%
EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

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.

Patch / fix

  • answer answer 2.0.3
  • apache answer 2.0.3

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CISA SSVC

Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical impact
partial
Assessed
8d ago

Exploit prediction

0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11).

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CISA ADP 3.1 4.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CNA 3.1 4.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-202 Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries

References

Sources

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