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.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

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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.
Title Apache Answer: MCP Answer Retrieval Exposes Content from Non-Public Questions
Weaknesses CWE-862
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T10:13:52.085Z

Reserved: 2026-08-07T10:38:50.680Z

Link: CVE-2026-71563

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-19T10:16:48.637

Modified: 2026-10-19T11:17:18.647

Link: CVE-2026-71563

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Updated: 2026-10-19T10:45:16Z

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