CVE-2026-79620 Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata
Authenticated users can view metadata of non-public questions due to improper authorization checks in Apache Answer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79620?
CVE-2026-79620 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer, published on 19 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-202
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79620?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79620?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79620 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-2026-79620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79620 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q46v-29x8-h5mj.