EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Apache Answer, affecting various versions of the software, including issues related to cross-site scripting, security token rules, and path vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can lead to remote code execution, data theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant business risk and impact. The identified vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to data and systems.[/subscribe_to_unlock_form]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Apache Answer, affecting various versions of the software, including issues related to cross-site scripting, security token rules, and path vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can lead to remote code execution, data theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant business risk and impact. The identified vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to data and systems.[emaillocker id="1283"]
• CVE-2026-25688 with a CVSS score of 6.1 – This is a critical cross-site scripting issue that allows bad actors to run malicious scripts when users view pages, potentially leading to massive data theft.
• CVE-2026-25700 with a CVSS score of 7.2 – This vulnerability involves bad security token rules, allowing bad actors to use old tokens to access data, causing major security holes for teams.
• CVE-2026-25699 with a CVSS score of 6.1 – This issue leaks private info to bad users, specifically lacking proper checks, thus allowing basic users to see secret files and old history.
• CVE-2026-33582 with a CVSS score of 6.5 – Bad actors can upload malicious TIFF images to use too much memory, causing a quick server crash.
• CVE-2026-34033 with a CVSS score of 5.4 – Users can inject bad HTML into emails, allowing bad actors to put bad web links into emails sent to others.
The identified vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to businesses, as they can lead to data theft, unauthorized access, and system crashes. If exploited, these vulnerabilities can have severe business consequences, including reputational damage and financial losses. It is essential for organizations to take immediate action to secure their systems and protect their data.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend you to update Apache Answer to version 2.0.1.
REFERENCES:
The following reports contain further technical details:
https://securityonline.info/apache-answer-vulnerabilities/