CVE-2026-71563

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Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Severity

MEDIUM

CVSS score

4.3 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Deferred

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-10-19 10:16:48.637000

Last modified

2026-10-20 19:18:14.297000

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  "id": "CVE-2026-71563",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:16:48.637",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-20T19:18:14.297",
  "vulnStatus": "Deferred",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
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      "value": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.\n\n\n\nThis issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.\n\nAn authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions.\n\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
          "product": "Apache Answer",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "packageURL": "pkg:software-id/apache.org/answer",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "0",
              "lessThanOrEqual": "2.0.2",
              "versionType": "semver",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
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        "type": "Secondary",
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          "version": "3.1",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
          "baseScore": 4.3,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "LOW",
          "integrityImpact": "NONE",
          "availabilityImpact": "NONE"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 2.8,
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      }
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
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  "weaknesses": [
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      "description": [
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  "references": [
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      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
    {
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/27",
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}