CVE-2026-71563: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Answer
Weaknesses
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T10:38:50.680Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad5e7f62cdf04f6563c8f2c
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 09:50:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 09:50:46 UTC
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