CVE-2026-79620mediumCWE-202

CVE-2026-79620: medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer

Apache Answer: Improper Authorization Allows Disclosure of Non-Public Question Metadata

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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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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