Apache Answer 2.0.1 Unauthorized Data Exposure via Read Path
CVE-2026-60023 Published on August 5, 2026
Apache Answer: Unauthorized disclosure of deleted or pending answer content
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.
Deleted or pending answers could be retrieved by unauthorized users through the single-answer read path when the parent question remained visible, exposing answer content that should not have been accessible.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-60023 can be exploited 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 high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2026-60023 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-60023
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer:- Before and including 2.0.1 is affected.