CVE-2026-68482
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Missing Authorization in Apache Answer

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can retrieve the invited-user list associated with a non-public question due to missing visibility authorization checks. 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-2026-68482
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104157

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Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer versions up to 2.0.2. An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can access the invited-user list for non-public questions due to missing visibility checks.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking if unauthenticated users can access the invited-user list for non-public questions. Verify Apache Answer version is below 2.0.3. Test by attempting to retrieve the list without authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to view sensitive user lists for restricted questions, potentially exposing private information or internal discussions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to invited-user lists for non-public questions, which could lead to exposure of personal data. This may violate privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if such data includes protected health or personally identifiable information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later to fix the missing authorization vulnerability affecting non-public question invited-user lists.

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