CVE-2026-48834
Apache Answer: Denial of service via crafted Accept-Language header parsing
Description
Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Unauthenticated attackers can cause a denial of service via a specially crafted Accept-Language header that triggers excessive CPU consumption during parsing. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.2.
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-2026-48834.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/0yg5smwnbrhqs55m5h61gn42mcs8s95p | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/9 |
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associated with the following CWEs:
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Answer', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.0.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Unauthenticated attackers can cause a denial of service via a specially crafted Accept-Language header that triggers excessive CPU consumption during parsing. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/0yg5smwnbrhqs55m5h61gn42mcs8s95p