CVE-2026-68482: Apache Answer missing authorization in invited-user list

CVE-2026-68482 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-19

Apache Answer is a Q&A platform that allows organizations to host internal knowledge bases and discussions. An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can view the list of invited users associated with non-public questions, potentially exposing sensitive information about who is invited to confidential discussions. The vulnerability affects Answer versions up to 2.0.2.

Technologies: Apache Answer. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-68482 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-68482 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-68482?
Informational severity, published 19 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache Answer through 2.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-68482?
Yes: fixed in 2.0.3. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-68482 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-68482?
Check whether you run Apache Answer at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 2.0.3

Technical details

A missing authorization check in the invited-user list endpoint allows unauthenticated or unprivileged users to retrieve invited user information for non-public questions. The vulnerability is exploitable via a network request without prior authentication or special access. An attacker gains visibility into the invited user roster of confidential questions, which may reveal organizational structure or collaboration patterns.

Affected products

  • Apache Answer through 2.0.2

Timeline

  • 2026-10-19: disclosed

References

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