CVE-2026-24735: Github.com/apache/answer Apache Answer Exposure Of Private Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5w5r-8xc6-2xhw
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-359
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-24735 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.5) apache answer exposure of private vulnerability (CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Github.com/apache/answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves apache answer exposure of private personal information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

CVE-2026-24735 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24735
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5w5r-8xc6-2xhw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Github.com/apache/answer
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2026-24735

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/apache/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/answer fixed: 2.0.0 
Upgrade github.com/apache/answer to 2.0.0
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/answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-24735, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/apache/answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/apache/answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), 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/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 1.7.1. An unauthenticated API endpoint incorrectly exposes full revision history for deleted content. This allows unauthorized users to retrieve restricted or sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2026-24735 Affected Github.com/apache/answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/apache/answer
golang/github.com/apache/answer
Go
< 2.0.0
2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-24735 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24735
Github.com/apache/answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/answer
lists.apache.org/thread/whxloom7mpxl... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/whxloom7mpxlyt5wzdskflsg5mzdzd60
Github.com/apache/answer Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/04/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24735?
CVE-2026-24735 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/apache/answer involving Apache Answer 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/answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: github.com/apache/answer.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24735?
Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/apache/answer affected?
Yes, github.com/apache/answer is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24735?
CVE-2026-24735 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-24735?
CVE-2026-24735 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-2026-24735?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/apache/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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