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.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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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.
Title Apache Answer: User Center integration does not revoke first-login sessions after central account suspension
Weaknesses CWE-303
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T10:14:34.300Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T07:11:41.733Z

Link: CVE-2026-86589

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-19T10:16:49.540

Modified: 2026-10-19T10:16:49.540

Link: CVE-2026-86589

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-303

    Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm