CVE-2026-25699: Github.com/apache/incubator answer Apache Answer Has An Exposure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w754-5646-xq9j
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-359
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-25699 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) apache answer has an exposure vulnerability (CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal 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 private personal information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b.

CVE-2026-25699 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-25699
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w754-5646-xq9j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Github.com/apache/incubator answer
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-25699

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: 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b 
Upgrade github.com/apache/incubator-answer to 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b
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-2026-25699, 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 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b), 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-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected. 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 Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Timeline-related APIs lacked proper authorization checks, allowing regular authenticated users to access deleted, private, or unapproved content and its revision history. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-25699 Affected Github.com/apache/incubator answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/apache/incubator-answer
golang/github.com/apache/incubator-answer
Go
< 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b
1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b

References

NVD — CVE-2026-25699 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25699
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/answer/commit/92994b49976b6206a7000d045d924ec4fd5be1be
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/c36k4hzwhncq... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c36k4hzwhncqo0qfn5fg57f1gkjhyfv8
Github.com/apache/incubator answer Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/09/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25699?
CVE-2026-25699 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/apache/incubator answer involving Apache Answer has an Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability under CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Github.com/apache/incubator answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b across affected packages: github.com/apache/incubator-answer.
What version fixes CVE-2026-25699?
Upgrading to 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b (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 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.2-0.20260206073245-92994b49976b or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25699?
CVE-2026-25699 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-25699?
CVE-2026-25699 is classified under CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2026-25699?
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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