CVE-2025-29868

Name: CVE-2025-29868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-01T08:15:14.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-495

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	<= 1.4.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhfMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/2Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/1Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/10/3Mailing List

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29868?

How severe is CVE-2025-29868?

CVE-2025-29868 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29868?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST