Description
Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer.



This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.



Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized data disclosure due to stale session tokens
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Apache Answer has an insufficient session invalidation flaw that allows tokens for revoked users to remain usable. Revoked users can still request and download private files that were uploaded by others, effectively bypassing access controls and leaking restricted data. The underlying weakness is an insufficient session expiration check, identified as CWE‑613.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Apache Answer versions up through 2.0.2. Users running 2.0.2 or earlier are vulnerable; the vendor recommends upgrading to 2.0.3 where the token expiration logic is corrected.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited by reusing a stale visit token after a user’s session has been revoked. While no CVSS or EPSS score is published, the direct data disclosure risk is significant because private uploads may contain confidential information. No exploit is listed in CISA KEV, but the lack of a formal score means defenders should treat it as a high‑risk issue and apply the fix promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 11:52 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3.
  • Configure the application to invalidate visit tokens immediately when a session is revoked, and enforce short token lifetimes.
  • Audit access logs for any unauthorized download of private uploads and review token usage patterns.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 11:52 UTC.

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Description Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: Stale Visit Tokens Retain Access to Private Uploads After Session Revocation
Weaknesses CWE-613
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T10:14:09.376Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T08:44:44.074Z

Link: CVE-2026-79624

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-19T10:16:49.327

Modified: 2026-10-19T11:17:20.027

Link: CVE-2026-79624

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T12:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-613

    Insufficient Session Expiration