Vulnerability 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 Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | < 2.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2vkcj3bdvso6cywnklt2vtkc2m4o0b5cMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-60053?
CVE-2026-60053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). 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...
How severe is CVE-2026-60053?
CVE-2026-60053 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-60053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Answer.