Apache Answer: Stale Visit Tokens Retain Access to Private Uploads After Session Revocation
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-79624 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-10-19 10:16:49 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-19 20:47:17 UTC |
| Description | Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-613 | CWE-613 CWE-613 Insufficient session expiration
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Answer | affected 2.0.2 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| lists.apache.org/thread/lpwc1hpnt3fkfwkh00v5j0dvpzqmnoqk | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/31 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Maksim Hayder (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.