CVE-2025-29868
Apache Answer IP Address Disclosure
Description
Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed.
INFO
Published Date :
April 1, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 2, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.5
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-29868.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhf | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/2 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/1 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/2 Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/1 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed. Added CWE CWE-495 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhf
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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