CVE-2026-50749

Published: Aug 5, 2026Modified: Aug 6, 2026

6.5

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

Affected (1)

Products: Apache: Answer

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apache Answer	Before 2.0.2

Related CWEs

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (2)

https://lists.apache.org/thread/ogk461yr4w9o95k15bkjxk2kpbkrbnln

Source: security@apache.org

Mailing ListVendor Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/12

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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