CVE-2026-48911 (GCVE-0-2026-48911)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-05 15:09 – Updated: 2026-08-06 14:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Answer: Unauthenticated OAuth Email-Binding Account Takeover via Existing User Confirmation Flow
Summary
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.
A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-06 14:36 UTC
CWE
- CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjg… | vendor-advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/0… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Answer |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 2.0.1
(semver)
|
guessed |
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