CVE-2026-25700: Apache Answer: AdminToken not invalidated after admin deactivation

June 10, 2026 (updated August 17, 2026)

Improper Restriction of Security Token Assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.0.

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. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes the issue.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-4gw2-vg4x-7p29
github.com/apache/answer/releases/tag/v2.0.1
lists.apache.org/thread/ftw52mlxknjm29vo1mnqovj53z2kh96y
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25700

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