Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method

The product has a method that is declared public, but returns a reference to a private data structure, which could then be modified in unexpected ways.

CVEs (1)

CVE VENDORS PRODUCTS UPDATED PUBLISHED CVSS
CVE-2025-29868 1Apache 1Answer Jun 17, 2026 Apr 1, 2025 N/A· v4 6.5 MEDIUM· v3 N/A· v2 Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the...Show more Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed.Show less

CVE

VENDORS

PRODUCTS

UPDATED

PUBLISHED

CVSS

CVE-2025-29868

1Apache

1Answer

Jun 17, 2026

Apr 1, 2025

N/A· v4

6.5 MEDIUM· v3

N/A· v2

Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed.Show less