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CVE-2026-79624
Apache Answer: Stale Visit Tokens Retain Access to Private Uploads After Session Revocation
Description

Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token. 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, 11:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79624 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache answer
Solution
Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3 to resolve session expiration flaws.
  • Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.3.
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-2026-79624.

URL Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lpwc1hpnt3fkfwkh00v5j0dvpzqmnoqk
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/31
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Oct. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/31
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 19, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Insufficient session invalidation allowed revoked users to continue accessing known private uploaded files with a stale visit token. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.
    Added CWE CWE-613
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79624.json">CVE-2026-79624</a>
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/lpwc1hpnt3fkfwkh00v5j0dvpzqmnoqk
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