CVE-2026-86589

Medium

Description

Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A flaw in the User Center login integration can cause a newly created external user session to omit its external identity, allowing subsequent requests to bypass central account suspension or deletion checks until the session expires or is revoked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
ProductApache Answer
PublishedOct 19, 2026
First seenOct 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-303CWE-303

How to fix

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answerv ≤ 2.0.2—

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