CVE-2026-50749: Apache Answer: Missing authorization in revision audit reject allows authenticated users to reject pending revisions

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.

Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache Answer<=2.0.1
Apache Answer=2.0.2
Apache Answer<2.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Answer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.2

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-50749?

CVE-2026-50749 has a risk score of 35, indicating a significant vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-50749?

To address CVE-2026-50749, users should upgrade to Apache Answer version 2.0.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-50749?

CVE-2026-50749 is categorized as an Improper Authorization vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-50749?

CVE-2026-50749 affects all users of Apache Answer up to version 2.0.1.

5

What can unauthorized users do in CVE-2026-50749?

In the context of CVE-2026-50749, any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without proper permissions.

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