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CVE-2026-64943

HIGH 8.1

Published 2026-10-19 · Last modified 2026-10-20

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. Full API keys are written to application logs on every authenticated request, allowing anyone with log-read access to recover and replay active bearer credentials. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.1), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 9th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.1CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Apache Software Foundation

Products Apache Answer

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

CVSS vector

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

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8.1 v3.1 · ADP Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
  • HIGH 8.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References

Advisories

Technical & other

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS