CVE-2026-48912

Medium

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Apache Answer

PublishedAug 5, 2026

First seenAug 5, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-639Authorization bypass through user-controlled key

How to fix

Update

apache answer2.0.2 or later

Vendor advisories

lists.apache.org/thread/b9jnttmspd9kp4vgbvb32dcqb4201flq

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
apache answer	v < 2.0.2	2.0.2

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