CVE-2026-48911: Apache Answer

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

• Apache Answer: before 2.0.2 (fixed in 2.0.2)

Published 2026-08-05. Last modified 2026-08-06.