Private IP Disclosure via Public Method in Apache Answer <=1.4.2
CVE-2025-29868 Published on April 1, 2025
Apache Answer: Using externally referenced images can leak user privacy.
Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2.
If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-29868 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method
The product has a method that is declared public, but returns a reference to a private data structure, which could then be modified in unexpected ways.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-29868
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer:- Before and including 1.4.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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