CVE-2026-50749: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
CVE-2026-50749 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer affecting versions prior to 2.0.2. Authenticated users without review permissions can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions due to a missing authorization check. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache Answer allows any authenticated user to reject pending edit-revisions without having the necessary review permissions. The root cause is a missing authorization check on the reject operation. This flaw affects all versions before 2.0.2. The vendor has addressed the issue in version 2.0.2, which includes the proper authorization validation to prevent unauthorized rejection of edit-revisions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access but without review permissions can improperly reject pending edit-revisions, potentially disrupting content moderation workflows or causing denial of legitimate changes. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but has a high impact on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.2 or later, where the authorization check on the reject operation is properly implemented. No other mitigations are specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-50749: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Description
CVE-2026-50749 is an improper authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer affecting versions prior to 2.0.2. Authenticated users without review permissions can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions due to a missing authorization check. The issue is fixed in version 2.0.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Answer
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-863) in Apache Answer allows any authenticated user to reject pending edit-revisions without having the necessary review permissions. The root cause is a missing authorization check on the reject operation. This flaw affects all versions before 2.0.2. The vendor has addressed the issue in version 2.0.2, which includes the proper authorization validation to prevent unauthorized rejection of edit-revisions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access but without review permissions can improperly reject pending edit-revisions, potentially disrupting content moderation workflows or causing denial of legitimate changes. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but has a high impact on integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.2 or later, where the authorization check on the reject operation is properly implemented. No other mitigations are specified. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-06T16:56:13.231Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a736b64bf8831d5392da659
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 16:57:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:21:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 02:19:26 UTC
Views: 57
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