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Apache Answer admin token not invalidated after administrator deactivation

IdentifiersCVE-2026-25700CWE-266

CVE-2026-25700 is an improper restriction of security token assignment vulnerability in Apache Answer affecting versions through 2.0.0. Previously issued administrative tokens were not invalidated when the associated administrator account was suspended, deleted, or deactivated. Because token validity was not tied to the current active state of the administrator account, a stale admin token could continue to authenticate requests to administrative APIs until the token naturally expired.

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An attacker or former administrator in possession of a valid administrative token could retain administrative API access even after the corresponding account had been suspended, deleted, or deactivated. This could allow continued unauthorized administrative actions and access to administrative functionality for the lifetime of the token.

Mitigation

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If immediate upgrade is not possible, reduce exposure by identifying and revoking or rotating outstanding administrative tokens, shortening token lifetimes where configurable, and reviewing for any suspended, deleted, or deactivated administrator accounts that may still have active tokens. Monitor and audit administrative API usage for activity tied to stale credentials until the fix can be deployed.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Apache Answer to version 2.0.1 or later. The fixed release invalidates administrative tokens appropriately when an administrator account is suspended, deleted, or deactivated.
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