VDB-421086 · CVE-2026-86589 · GCVE-0-2026-86589

Apache Answer User Center session expiration

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4.7	$5k-$25k	0.82

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Answer. The affected element is an unknown function of the component User Center. The manipulation results in session expiration. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-86589. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Answer (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component User Center. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a session expiration vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-613. According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization." This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-86589. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/16/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Answer

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Session expiration
CWE: CWE-613
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-86589 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86589
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-421086

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2026 06:46
Changes: 10/16/2026 06:46 (47)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103