CVE-2026-50749
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Improper Authorization in Apache Answer

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-50749
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53400

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache answer to 2.0.2 (exc)
apache answer 2.0.2

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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

CVE-2026-50749 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer affecting versions up to 2.0.1. It allows any authenticated user to reject pending edit revisions without needing review permissions due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking if your Apache Answer instance is running a vulnerable version (through 2.0.1). Inspect the version in use by examining the application's interface or logs. No specific commands are provided for detection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to reject legitimate edit revisions, potentially altering or removing content without proper oversight. This may lead to data integrity issues or unauthorized changes in the application.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.2 or later to fix the improper authorization issue. Ensure no unauthorized users have access to reject pending edit-revisions.

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