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CVE-2026-60053

Apache Answer vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.57%
  1. Published5 Aug 2026

Description

Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1. Administrative API keys remained usable after the owning administrator was demoted or the account was marked inactive, suspended, or deleted, allowing continued access until the keys were explicitly removed. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Apache Answer< 2.0.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Answer≥ 2.0.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-60053 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-60053 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.57%.

How severe is CVE-2026-60053?

CVE-2026-60053 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-60053?

Affected products include Apache Answer.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60053?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Answer 2.0.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.