CVE-2026-76994: Apache Answer: Exposure of Hidden Question Metadata Through Public Answer Profiles

Published Oct 16, 2026
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Updated

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

Unauthenticated attackers could obtain metadata associated with hidden questions through public answer profiles.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
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 2.0.3

Event History

Oct 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Unauthenticated attackers can obtain metadata associated with hidden questions through public answer profiles. No account or authenticated access is required.

2

Are default deployments affected?

The available information does not identify any configuration prerequisite. The affected behavior involves public answer profiles and hidden-question metadata.

3

What versions should be remediated?

Apache Answer versions through 2.0.2 are affected. Upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

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