CVE-2026-25700

Name: CVE-2026-25700
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T16:16:58.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 19, 2026

CVE-2026-25700 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1259

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 2.0.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96yMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/10/10

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 19, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25700?

How severe is CVE-2026-25700?

CVE-2026-25700 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25700?

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