CVE-2026-79620

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS4.3

Exploit probability—

ProductApache Answer

PublishedOct 19, 2026

First seenOct 19, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-202CWE-202

How to fix

Vendor advisories

lists.apache.org/thread/p6oqj9b27o4nppc0kv00rn7yb7n2l6o8

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer	v ≤ 2.0.2	—

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