7.5High
CVE-2026-24735Apache Answer: Revision API Improper Access Control leads to Information Disclosure
Description
Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.7.1. An unauthenticated API endpoint incorrectly exposes full revision history for deleted content. This allows unauthorized user to retrieve restricted or sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.0, which fixes the issue.
Weakness (CWE):
CWE-359
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | answer | < 2.0.0 | |
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Answer | ≤ 1.7.1 |
References and patches
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/whxloom7mpxlyt5wzdskflsg5mzdzd60 vendor-advisoryMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/04/1 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
CPE matches (NVD) (1)
cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*< 2.0.0