CVE-2026-79620: Apache Answer sensitive information exposure in search

CVE-2026-79620 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-19

Apache Answer is a community Q&A platform. An authorization flaw in the similar-question search feature allows authenticated users to view metadata of non-public questions they should not have access to, potentially exposing private discussion content and organizational insights.

Technologies: Apache Answer. Vendors: Apache.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-79620 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-79620 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-79620?
Informational severity, published 19 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache Answer through 2.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-79620?
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-2026-79620 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-79620?
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

An improper authorization check in the similar-question search functionality fails to validate whether authenticated users have permission to access non-public question metadata. The vulnerability requires prior authentication and allows information disclosure through search queries. A fix is available in version 2.0.3.

Affected products

  • Apache Answer through 2.0.2

Timeline

  • 2026-10-19: disclosed

References

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