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: 2026-10-26

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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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-19

Last Modified

2026-10-26

Generated

2026-11-08

AI Q&A

2026-10-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-07

NVD

CVE-2026-67249

EUVD

EUVD-2026-104156

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Apache Software Foundation	Apache Answer	0

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Exploitability

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KEV

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.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the Apache Answer version installed on your system. If the version is 2.0.2 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Upgrade to version 2.0.3 or later to fix the issue.

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.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access or account takeover due to improper enforcement of email verification codes. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (healthcare data) by increasing the risk of unauthorized data access or breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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