CVE-2026-71563

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 4.3 Medium

Status

Deferred - security@apache.org

Published

2026-10-19

Last modified

2026-10-20

Weaknesses

CWE-862

Affected products

• Apache Answer (Apache Software Foundation)

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/msodd7g2r6xdn9wpkpdp04m9g1jb2xtl
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/27