CVE-2026-48912 (GCVE-0-2026-48912)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-05 15:10 – Updated: 2026-08-06 14:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Answer: Improper authorization in avatar update cleanup allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary uploaded files by URL
Summary
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.
A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-06 14:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/b9jnttmspd9kp4vgb… | 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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