[ CVE-2026-71563 · Published 19 Oct 2026 ]
Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
CVSS 4.3
EPSS <1%No fix listed yet
[ Description ]Official 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.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.