CVE-2026-24735CWE-359

Apache Answer: Revision API Improper Access Control leads to Information Disclosure

High · published February 4, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthenticated API endpoint is the sneaky culprit here! It exposes full revision history for deleted content in Apache Answer versions up to 1.7.1, giving unauthorized actors a peek into your private data. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant dumpster where all the past orders are just sitting out for anyone to look through. That deleted dish might have a secret recipe you didn’t want anyone to know about! The implications are serious: unauthorized users could uncover restricted or sensitive information that should remain hidden. Imagine the fallout if personal data that was thought to be erased resurfaced—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant dumpster where all the past orders are just sitting out for anyone to look through. That deleted dish might have a secret recipe you didn’t want anyone to know about! This vulnerability occurs because an unauthenticated API endpoint fails to secure access to the full revision history of deleted content, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve sensitive information.

What to do

The implications are serious: unauthorized users could uncover restricted or sensitive information that should remain hidden. Imagine the fallout if personal data that was thought to be erased resurfaced—absolutely devastating! Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.0 immediately to close this loophole! Ensure that your API endpoints are properly authenticated and restrict access to sensitive content. Review your data handling practices to prevent future leaks. You've got this! With these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00687 · 52.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-359 · Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Published
2026-02-04T10:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 10:41Z
    Apache Answer: Revision API Improper Access Control leads to Information Disclosure
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