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CVE-2026-25700 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2026-25700 is a HIGH severity vulnerability in Apache Answer, with a CVSS score of 7.2. The vulnerability is caused by improper restriction of security token assignment, allowing previously issued administrative tokens to remain valid even after an administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated. This issue affects Apache Answer through version 2.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Vendor
Apache
Product
Answer
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-10
Original CVE updated
2026-06-12
Advisory published
2026-06-10
Advisory updated
2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of Apache Answer through version 2.0.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper restriction of security token assignment in Apache Answer. 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.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 2.0.1 of Apache Answer.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-25700 CVE record [cve-org] and NVD detail [nvd] provide information on this vulnerability.

Official resources

CVE-2026-25700 was published on 2026-06-10T16:16:58.743Z and modified on 2026-06-12T00:50:20.123Z.