CVE-2026-79633
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Authorization Bypass in Apache Answer

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Missing authorization checks allowed authenticated users to perform actions on non-public content they were not permitted to access. 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-2026-79633
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104163

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Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer 0

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Apache Answer versions up to 2.0.2 where missing authorization checks allowed authenticated users to access and perform actions on non-public content they were not permitted to see.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in Apache Answer versions through 2.0.2. To detect it, verify the installed version of Apache Answer using commands like 'apache-answer --version' or check the version in the application's admin panel. If the version is 2.0.2 or earlier, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

Authenticated users could view or interact with restricted content, potentially exposing sensitive information or violating access controls. Upgrading to version 2.0.3 is recommended to fix this issue.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to access non-public content without proper authorization, which could lead to unauthorized data exposure. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later to fix the missing authorization checks.

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