Apache Answer: MCP Answer Retrieval Exposes Content from Non-Public Questions
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
CVE-2026-71563
Primary source · Revision 1
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Security context
Source reference: cve:CVE-2026-71563
Apache Answer
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/0/product
- Affected versions
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Structured affected-version data
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[
{
"vendor": "Apache Software Foundation",
"product": "Apache Answer",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "0",
"versionType": "semver",
"lessThanOrEqual": "2.0.2"
}
],
"packageURL": "pkg:software-id/apache.org/answer",
"defaultStatus": "unaffected"
}
]- Related CVEs
- CVE-2026-71563
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- Event
- #42538 · Revision 1
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