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CVE-2026-79633: Apache Answer: Missing Authorization Allows Mutations of Non-Public Content


From: Enxin Xie <linkinstar () apache org>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:37:51 +0000

Severity: moderate 

Affected versions:

- Apache Answer through 2.0.2

Description:

vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.



Missing authorization checks allowed authenticated users to perform actions on non-public content they were not 
permitted to access.



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

Credit:

Luigi Colluto (reporter)

References:

https://answer.apache.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79633


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