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Advisory [CVE-2026-79620] Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Apache Answer

This security Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-79620 affecting Apache Answer.

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CVE-2026-79620 Source published Oct 19, 2026Source updated Oct 19, 2026

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

CVE-2026-79620

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Summary

Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

An improper authorization check in the similar-question search allowed authenticated users to view metadata of non-public questions.

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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