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CVE-2026-33582 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2026-33582 is a Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer through version 2.0.0. A crafted TIFF image could trigger excessive memory allocation during image decoding, allowing an authenticated user to cause the server process to crash. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Vendor
Apache
Product
Answer
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-09
Original CVE updated
2026-06-10
Advisory published
2026-06-09
Advisory updated
2026-06-10

Who should care

Users of Apache Answer through version 2.0.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take action to upgrade to version 2.0.1.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and a severity of MEDIUM. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 2.0.1 of Apache Answer.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information can be found in the mailing list discussions at [ref-4] and [ref-5].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-33582 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-33582

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-33582 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33582

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.