CVE-2026-71563: apache software foundation apache answer Missing Authorization

CVSS: UnknownReceived

Published 19-10-2026Last modified 19-10-2026

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-71563 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in apache software foundation apache answer with no CVSS score yet.

Overall risk

0/100

0100

Minimal · default modelHow is this calculated?

CVSS score

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010

No CVSS score recorded

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0%100%

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KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog

RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded

Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

19-10-2026
PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
19-10-2026
Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

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Public exploits

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Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

Affected systems

Apache software foundation1 product

apache answer≤ 2.0.2

1 vendor · 1 product

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