CVE-2025-29868: answer — Fix

Description

Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-495 CWE-495

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	answer	< 1.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhf

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/2 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/1 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/10/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29868? +

Private Data Structure Returned From A Public Method vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.2. If a user uses an externally referenced image, when a user accesses this image, the provider of the image may obtain private information about the ip address of that accessing user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.5, which fixes the issue. In the new version, administrators can set whether external content can be displayed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-29868? +

CVE-2025-29868 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29868? +

CVE-2025-29868 affects products from apache, specifically: answer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-29868? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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