Improper Authentication in Apache Answer - CVE-2026-67249
Published: October 22, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU157270
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-67249
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially take over an account.
The vulnerability exists due to improper enforcement of verification-code purpose in Apache Answer's email-based workflows when validating codes for sensitive operations. A remote attacker can submit a verification code issued for one workflow to another sensitive workflow to potentially take over an account.
Affected software
Apache Answer
How to mitigate CVE-2026-67249
Install security update from vendor's website.
Apache Answer - update to 2.0.3