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Medium · 4.3 CVE-2026-79620 EUVD-2026-104161GHSA-q46v-29x8-h5mj

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

Published Oct 19, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026 · Assigned by apache

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer ≤ 2.0.2 —

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