CVE-2026-79620 PUBLISHED

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

Assigner: apache
Reserved: 25.08.2026 Published: 19.10.2026 Updated: 19.10.2026

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.

Product Status

Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache Answer
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 2.0.2 (incl.)

Credits

  • n0mi1k reporter

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-202 Exposure of sensitive information through data queries CWE