CVE-2026-79620 json
Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata
published 2026-10-19 20 d ago modified 2026-11-03 5 d ago also EUVD-2026-104161
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 5 d ago
Exploit prediction
0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-202 Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-79620
- NVD CVE-2026-79620
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