Vulnerability · Published Feb 4, 2026 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2026-24735Apache Answer: Revision API Improper Access Control leads to Information Disclosure

High 7.5

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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 0.6% (higher than 51% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 48.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.7.1. An unauthenticated API endpoint incorrectly exposes full revision history for deleted content. This allows unauthorized user to retrieve restricted or sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Go	github.com/apache/answer	2.0.0	GHSA-5w5r-8xc6-2xhw
Go	github.com/apache/answer	no fix listed	GO-2026-4421

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache Software Foundation	Apache Answer	0 – through 1.7.1

Weakness: CWE-359 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Affected packages & fixed versions

Affected products (as reported)

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