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GHSA-MPWW-XRM4-2J4X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-19 12:32 – Updated: 2026-10-19 12:32

Details

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.

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CVE-2026-79624 (GCVE-0-2026-79624)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-19 09:34 – Updated: 2026-10-19 10:14

Title

Apache Answer: Stale Visit Tokens Retain Access to Private Uploads After Session Revocation

Summary

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.

Severity

No CVSS data available.

CWE

CWE-613 - Insufficient session expiration

Assigner

apache CNA under the mitre root

CNA scorecard B 76/100 over 1024 records in the last 180 days details

References

2 references

URL	Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lpwc1hpnt3fkfwkh0…	vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/1…

Impacted products

1 product

Vendor	Product	Version
Apache Software Foundation	Apache Answer	Affected: 0 , ≤ 2.0.2 (semver)

Credits

Maksim Hayder

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