CVE-2026-48912

Published Aug 5, 2026 Modified Aug 5, 2026 CWE-639

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48912? +
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. A missing ownership check in the avatar-cleanup logic allows any authenticated user to delete other users' uploaded files by supplying their file URLs. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-48912? +
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