CVE-2026-68482 Apache Answer: Improper Authorization in Question Invite User Lookup
Unauthenticated attackers can view invited-user lists for non-public questions in Apache Answer due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-68482?
CVE-2026-68482 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer, published on 19 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68482?
How do I fix CVE-2026-68482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-68482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-68482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-68482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w4v-prg2-9h29.