CVE-2026-64943
Apache Answer: API keys logged in plaintext during authentication
Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 19, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3.
- Restrict access to log files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-64943.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/gczojx5ypncn1x1pg9z1cphb54t23zzg |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-532 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/64xxx/CVE-2026-64943.json">CVE-2026-64943</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/gczojx5ypncn1x1pg9z1cphb54t23zzg