CVE-2026-34905: Github.com/apache/incubator answer Apache Answer Has An Exposure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-85r2-pvg8-89r9
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-34905 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) apache answer has an exposure vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Github.com/apache/incubator answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves apache answer has an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a.

CVE-2026-34905 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-34905
GHSA Identifier GHSA-85r2-pvg8-89r9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Github.com/apache/incubator answer
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-34905

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/apache/incubator answer dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/apache/incubator-answer fixed: 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a 
Upgrade github.com/apache/incubator-answer to 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-34905, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/apache/incubator answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/apache/incubator answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Github.com/apache/incubator answer, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. The unlisted question feature did not enforce access restrictions on direct API endpoints, allowing authenticated users to discover and access unlisted questions, their answers, comments, and revision history. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-34905 Affected Github.com/apache/incubator answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/apache/incubator-answer
golang/github.com/apache/incubator-answer
Go
< 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a
1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a

References

NVD — CVE-2026-34905 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34905
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/answer/commit/11c80384f13a27e27c871c05bb353489d1363ee2
Github.com/apache/incubator answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/answer
Github.com/apache/incubator answer Release RELEASE
https://github.com/apache/answer/releases/tag/v2.0.1
lists.apache.org/thread/khxoft96sptr... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/khxoft96sptr2kh0cpzgw7f6qwv0ltcf
Github.com/apache/incubator answer Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-34905?
CVE-2026-34905 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/apache/incubator answer involving Apache Answer has an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Github.com/apache/incubator answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a across affected packages: github.com/apache/incubator-answer.
What version fixes CVE-2026-34905?
Upgrading to 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/apache/incubator-answer affected?
Yes, github.com/apache/incubator-answer is affected in releases prior to 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.2-0.20260509071350-11c80384f13a or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-34905?
CVE-2026-34905 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-34905?
CVE-2026-34905 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2026-34905?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/incubator-answer'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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