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Advisory [CVE-2026-68482] Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer

This security Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-68482 affecting Apache Answer.

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CVE-2026-68482 Source published Oct 19, 2026Source updated Oct 19, 2026

VulniPulse record published Oct 19, 2026Record updated Oct 19, 2026

CVE-2026-68482

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Summary

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.

Affected versions

through 2.0.2

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Fixed versions

2.0.3

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

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