CVE-2026-50749
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CVE-2026-50749 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Any authenticated user can reject arbitrary pending edit-revisions without review permission due to a missing authorization check on the reject operation. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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/ogk461yr4w9o95k15bkjxk2kpbkrbnlnMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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