Unscored severity · published Oct 19, 2026
CVE-2026-68482
Apache Answer: Improper Authorization in Question Invite User Lookup
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CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.
An unauthenticated or unauthorized user can retrieve the invited-user list associated with a non-public question due to missing visibility authorization checks.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 7% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AA
Apache Answer · Apache Software Foundation
through 2.0.2 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68482
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-68482
lists.apache.org
https://lists.apache.org/thread/m2tbvdv12hmr9sw6ft53rjnww8hqzds0
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/26
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