[ CVE-2026-90910 · Published 19 Oct 2026 ]

Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer

CVSS 9.8 EPSS <1%No fix listed yet

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Critical severity: CVSS 9.8

[ Description ]Official description

Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. The reaction API did not enforce content visibility controls, allowing unauthorized users to read reaction metadata from restricted content or add and remove their own reactions. 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.