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GHSA-V85W-3RF6-QVHJ

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

Details

A vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

A verification code issued for one email-based workflow could be accepted by another sensitive workflow because the code purpose was not properly enforced.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

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CVE-2026-67249 (GCVE-0-2026-67249)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-19 09:31 – Updated: 2026-10-19 10:13

Title

Apache Answer: Email Code Purpose Confusion May Allow Account Takeover

Summary

A vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A verification code issued for one email-based workflow could be accepted by another sensitive workflow because the code purpose was not properly enforced. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Severity

No CVSS data available.

CWE

CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Assigner

apache CNA under the mitre root

CNA scorecard B 76/100 over 1075 records in the last 180 days details

References

2 references

URL	Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/kbdgj9vzd24zb4r2d…	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

Arpit Jain

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