CVE-2026-48911

High

Description

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Apache Answer

PublishedAug 5, 2026

First seenAug 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function

How to fix

Update

apache answer2.0.2 or later

Vendor advisories

lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjgq6rffkz67o8wyv8

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
apache answer	v < 2.0.2	2.0.2

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