CVE-2026-67249
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Authentication Bypass in Apache Answer via Weak Verification Code Enforcement

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
A vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A verification code issued for one email-based workflow could be accepted by another sensitive workflow because the code purpose was not properly enforced. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-10-19
Last Modified
2026-10-19
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-67249
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104156

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Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

A vulnerability in Apache Answer versions up to 2.0.2 allows a verification code meant for one email-based workflow to be accepted by another sensitive workflow. This happens because the code purpose was not properly enforced.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass intended workflow restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive operations or data through a valid but misused verification code.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later to fix the vulnerability.

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