CVE-2026-79613: Apache Answer: Disclosure of Comments on Non-Public Content Through Public Profiles
Published Oct 16, 2026
·Updated
vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.
Unauthenticated attackers could access comments associated with non-public content through public user 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.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache Answerto 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 exploit it; no login is required to access affected comments through public user profiles.
2
What information may be exposed?
Comments associated with non-public content may be disclosed when they are accessible through a public user profile.
3
Which deployments are affected?
Apache Answer versions through 2.0.2 are affected. Version 2.0.3 fixes the issue.