CVE-2026-79620: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer: Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Apache Answer

Exposure of sensitive information through data queries vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2.

An improper authorization check in the similar-question search allowed authenticated users to view metadata of non-public questions.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

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