CVE-2025-29868
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | <= 1.4.2 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhfMailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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