Authorization Flaw in Apache Answer Exposes Sensitive User Data
CVE-2026-25699

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Answer
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-25699?

A security vulnerability in Apache Answer allows authenticated users to bypass authorization checks on timeline-related APIs. This oversight permits access to deleted, private, or otherwise restricted content, exposing sensitive user information and revision history to unauthorized users. To mitigate this risk, users are urged to update to version 2.0.1, which addresses the authorization flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Answer 0 <= 2.0.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c36k4hzwhncqo0qfn5fg57f1g...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sho Odagiri
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