CVE-2026-71563
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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 authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. 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
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2026-10-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-71563
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104158

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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. It allows users with a global API key to access answer content from hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

If you use Apache Answer, attackers with a global API key could access sensitive or restricted answer content. This may lead to unauthorized data exposure, privacy violations, or compliance breaches depending on the nature of the exposed information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must ensure proper access controls to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later to fix the authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool.

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