CVE-2026-48912 Details
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
A vulnerability in Apache Answer versions through 2.0.1 allows improper input validation, where a missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup process enables any authenticated user to delete uploaded files of other users by providing the file URLs. Users are advised to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which addresses this issue.
Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Answer version 2.0.2 or later.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/11 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/b9jnttmspd9kp4vgbvb32dcqb4201flq | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache answer | < 2.0.2 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Aug 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |