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https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/204

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/204: CVE-2026-79613: Apache Answer: Disclosuof Comments on Non-Public Content Through Public Profiles

Q: Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker does not need to authenticate. The exposure is through public user profiles, which can reveal comments associated with non-public content.

Q: Which deployments are affected?

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

Q: What should teams do if they use an affected version?

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3. The provided advisory does not describe a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot be upgraded immediately.

Published Oct 16, 2026

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Affected Software

1 affected component

Apache Answer<=2.0.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker does not need to authenticate. The exposure is through public user profiles, which can reveal comments associated with non-public content.

Which deployments are affected?

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

What should teams do if they use an affected version?

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3. The provided advisory does not describe a workaround or mitigation for systems that cannot be upgraded immediately.

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