CVE-2026-79620 — Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata

CVE-2026-79620

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

Description (CNA)

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 (CNA)

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

CWE

CWE-202

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/p6oqj9b27o4nppc0kv00rn7yb7n2l6o8

ADP enrichment

CVE

No English description supplied.

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/30