CVE-2026-86589

critical

Description

Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. A flaw in the User Center login integration can cause a newly created external user session to omit its external identity, allowing subsequent requests to bypass central account suspension or deletion checks until the session expires or is revoked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/t8mbzfolzlqz4z5hcwq3v0lnwjqb2tl5

https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-104164

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/33

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-10-19

Updated: 2026-10-19

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.1

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00277