HIGH

CVE-2026-48911

Apache Answer 2026-08-05 CVSS v3.1

CVSS

7.5

Description

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.

A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

Weakness (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

EPSS Score

0.37%

Probability of exploitation in next 30 days

31.2th percentile

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjgq6rffkz67o8wyv8 Mailing List, Vendor Advisory http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/10 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

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