[ CVE-2026-86589 · Published 19 Oct 2026 ]
Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
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[ Description ]Official description
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A flaw in the User Center login integration can cause a newly created external user session to omit its external identity, allowing subsequent requests to bypass central account suspension or deletion checks until the session expires or is revoked. 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.