CVE-2025-29868

Apache Answer: Using externally referenced images can leak user privacy.

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/l7pohw5g03g3qsvrz8pqc9t29mdv5lhf vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/2 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/02/1 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/10/3 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29868?
CVE-2025-29868 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29868?
To fix CVE-2025-29868, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-29868 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-29868 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-29868?
CVE-2025-29868 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer.
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