Unscored severity · published Oct 19, 2026
CVE-2026-76994
Apache Answer: Exposure of Hidden Question Metadata Through Public Answer Profiles
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CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.
Unauthenticated attackers could obtain metadata associated with hidden questions through public answer profiles.
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-2026-76994
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-76994
lists.apache.org
https://lists.apache.org/thread/b9whow167cr0lkhqk6xzk0c2bb86srhy
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/28
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