CVE-2026-48911
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CVE-2026-48911 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | < 2.0.2 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjgq6rffkz67o8wyv8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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