CVE-2026-64943: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Answer
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64943 is a CWE-532 vulnerability in Apache Answer where sensitive information, specifically full API keys, is inserted into application log files on every authenticated request. This exposure enables attackers with log access to recover and replay bearer tokens, potentially compromising authentication. The vulnerability affects Apache Answer versions up to and including 2.0.2 and is resolved in version 2.0.3.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of active API keys through application logs, which can lead to unauthorized access if an attacker obtains log-read permissions. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of authentication credentials, enabling replay attacks with bearer tokens.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 or later, where this issue is fixed. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T04:36:17.326Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad5e7f42cdf04f6563c8f1b
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 09:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/19/2026, 10:03:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 10:33:57 UTC
Views: 3
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