GHSA-x4f6-mqg6-28xx
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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2Description PRE-NVD
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AnalysisAI
Insufficient validation of user-supplied avatar image URLs in Apache Answer through 2.0.0 allows authenticated users to set arbitrary external URLs as profile images, causing the platform or clients to issue outbound HTTP requests to attacker-controlled servers on page load. This exposes user IP addresses, HTTP headers, and browsing activity to third-party infrastructure whenever affected profiles are viewed. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The custom avatar or profile image URL feature must be enabled and accessible to registered users, which is standard default functionality in Apache Answer through 2.0.0. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | No CVSS vector or EPSS score was provided, which limits precise metric-based risk stratification. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker registers an account on a public or internal Apache Answer instance, navigates to profile settings, and sets their avatar URL to an attacker-controlled server endpoint such as a custom HTTP listener. When other users browse threads or profiles where the attacker's avatar is displayed, their browsers issue HTTP GET requests to the attacker's server, leaking their IP addresses and User-Agent strings. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1, which is the vendor-confirmed fix per the oss-security advisory (https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/850) and the Apache Answer project site (https://answer.apache.org). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: Identify all Apache Answer instances running version 2.0.0 or earlier; assess authentication scope and profile visibility settings. …
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EUVD-2026-35370