CVE-2026-25700
Apache Answer: AdminToken not invalidated after admin deactivation
Description
Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 12, 2026, 12:50 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1.
- Invalidate existing administrative tokens upon account changes.
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-2026-25700.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96y | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.0.1 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96y Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated, allowing continued access to administrative APIs until the token expired. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-1259 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96y