CVE-2026-71563

Published: Oct 19, 2026Modified: Oct 20, 2026Deferred

4.3

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 1.4

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

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Related CWEs

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

References (2)

https://lists.apache.org/thread/msodd7g2r6xdn9wpkpdp04m9g1jb2xtl

Source: security@apache.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/27

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

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