CVE-2026-76994 Apache Answer: Exposure of Hidden Question Metadata Through Public Answer Profiles

Not scored Published 19 Oct 2026 Updated 19 Oct 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can access metadata of hidden questions via public answer profiles in Apache Answer.

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-2026-76994?

CVE-2026-76994 is a 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

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

Unauthenticated attackers could obtain metadata associated with hidden questions through public answer profiles.

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

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76994?

How do I fix CVE-2026-76994?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-76994 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76994 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4f7-j6xw-2g4m.