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CVE-2026-48911
Published:August 05, 2026
Updated:August 06, 2026
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/apache/incubator-answer.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v0.2.0 <v2.0.2
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.0.2
Related Resources (2)
https://lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjgq6rffkz67o8wyv8
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/10
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.6
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CWE-306