Low severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 10, 2024· Updated Jun 11, 2025
Apache Answer: Repeated submissions using scripts resulted in an abnormal number of collections for questions.
CVE-2023-49619
Description
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0.
Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/apache/incubator-answerGo | < 1.2.1 | 1.2.1 |
Affected products
2- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Answerv5Range: 0
Patches
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-f899-4mr4-fqpvghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49619ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1ghsaWEB
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