Apache Answer(<=2.0.1) AuthZ Bypass: Edit-Reject Without Review Perm
CVE-2026-50749 Published on August 5, 2026
Apache Answer: Missing authorization in revision audit reject allows authenticated users to reject pending revisions
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.
Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-50749 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-50749 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-50749
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer:- Before and including 2.0.1 is affected.