Advisories for Golang/Github.com/Apache/Answer package

2026

Apache Answer: AdminToken not invalidated after admin deactivation

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.

Apache Answer Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability

Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.7.1. An unauthenticated API endpoint incorrectly exposes full revision history for deleted content. This allows unauthorized users to retrieve restricted or sensitive information. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.0, which fixes the issue.

2025

Apache Answer User Using External Images Potentially Discloses User Information

Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether …