Vulnerability · Published Jun 10, 2026 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2026-25700Apache Answer: AdminToken not invalidated after admin deactivation
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Apache Answer from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 39% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go | github.com/apache/answer | 2.0.1 | GHSA-4gw2-vg4x-7p29 |
| Go | github.com/apache/answer | no fix listed | GO-2026-6249 |
| Go | github.com/apache/incubator-answer | 2.0.1 | GHSA-4gw2-vg4x-7p29 |
| Go | github.com/apache/incubator-answer | no fix listed | GO-2026-6249 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Answer | 0 – through 2.0.0 |
Weakness: CWE-1259 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H