CVE-2026-71563 — Apache Answer: MCP Answer Retrieval Exposes Content from Non-Public Questions

CVE-2026-71563

Apache Answer: MCP Answer Retrieval Exposes Content from Non-Public Questions PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
Apache Software Foundation / Apache Answer	affected 0 through 2.0.2

CWE

CWE-862

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/msodd7g2r6xdn9wpkpdp04m9g1jb2xtl

ADP enrichment

CVE

No English description supplied.

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/27

CISA-ADP

No English description supplied.

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