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CVE-2026-48912
Published:August 05, 2026
Updated:August 06, 2026
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs. 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) >=v1.4.5 <v2.0.2
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.0.2
Related Resources (2)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/11
https://lists.apache.org/thread/b9jnttmspd9kp4vgbvb32dcqb4201flq
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.5
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
CWE-639