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CVE-2026-64943: Apache Answer: API keys logged in plaintext during authentication


From: Enxin Xie <linkinstar () apache org>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:30:52 +0000

Severity: low 

Affected versions:

- Apache Answer through 2.0.2

Description:

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to 
recover and replay active bearer credentials.


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

Credit:

meifukun (reporter)

References:

https://answer.apache.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64943


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