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https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/200

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/200: CVE-2026-67249: Apache Answer: Email Code Purpose Confusion May Allow Account Takeover

Q: Which deployments are affected?

Apache Answer versions through 2.0.2 are affected. Version 2.0.3 fixes the issue.

Q: What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue involves a verification code issued for one email-based workflow being accepted by another sensitive workflow. The provided information does not specify additional attacker prerequisites or affected workflow combinations.

Q: What should teams do to remediate the vulnerability?

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3.

Published Oct 16, 2026

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Affected Software

1 affected component

Apache Answer<=2.0.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are affected?

Apache Answer versions through 2.0.2 are affected. Version 2.0.3 fixes the issue.

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue involves a verification code issued for one email-based workflow being accepted by another sensitive workflow. The provided information does not specify additional attacker prerequisites or affected workflow combinations.

What should teams do to remediate the vulnerability?

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3.

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