CVE-2026-79624: CWE-613 Insufficient session expiration in Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Description
Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token. 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-2026-79624 describes an insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer through version 2.0.2. The flaw allows revoked users to maintain access to private uploaded files by using stale visit tokens due to improper session invalidation. This issue is addressed by upgrading to Apache Answer version 2.0.3.
Potential Impact
Revoked users may retain unauthorized access to private uploaded files, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability arises from sessions not being properly invalidated upon revocation, allowing continued use of stale tokens.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T08:44:44.074Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad5eb172cdf04f6563eab65
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 10:04:07 UTC
Last enriched: 10/19/2026, 10:18:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 10:33:58 UTC
Views: 6
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