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Message-ID: <a22c628e-6c06-e80f-178f-e5af5e78cfa1@apache.org>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:36:42 +0000
From: Enxin Xie <linkinstar@...che.org>
To: oss-security@...ts.openwall.com
Subject: CVE-2026-79620: Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows
Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata
Severity: moderate
Affected versions:
- Apache Answer through 2.0.2
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.
Credit:
n0mi1k (reporter)
References:
https://answer.apache.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79620
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