CVE-2026-60053: Apache Answer · Insufficient Session Expiration
Affects Apache AnswerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical : upgrade to 2.0.2 as a priority.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 10:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.0.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.apache.answer/answer to 2.0.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache Answer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavenorg.apache.answer/answerpkg:maven/org.apache.answer/answerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Until the upgrade, administrators should manually revoke or remove API keys associated with demoted, suspended, inactive, or deleted accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
Description
CVE-2026-60053 is a critical vulnerability in Apache Answer versions prior to 2.0.2. It involves insufficient session expiration where administrative API keys remain valid even after the associated administrator account is demoted, suspended, marked inactive, or deleted. This flaw allows continued unauthorized access until the keys are explicitly removed. The issue is resolved in Apache Answer version 2.0.2.