Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 4, 2026· Updated Feb 4, 2026
Apache Answer: Revision API Improper Access Control leads to Information Disclosure
CVE-2026-24735
Description
Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.7.1.
An unauthenticated API endpoint incorrectly exposes full revision history for deleted content. This allows unauthorized user to retrieve restricted or sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.0, 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/answerGo | < 2.0.0 | 2.0.0 |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versionspkg:golang/github.com/apache/answerpkg:rpm/opensuse/govulncheck-vulndb&distro=openSUSE%20Leap%2015.6
< 2.0.0+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.0.0
- (no CPE)range: < 0.0.20260205T172317-150000.1.146.1
- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Answerv5Range: 0
Patches
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-5w5r-8xc6-2xhwghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/whxloom7mpxlyt5wzdskflsg5mzdzd60ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24735ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/04/1ghsaWEB
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