How severe is CVE-2025-29868?

CVE-2025-29868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-29868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29868?

CVE-2025-29868 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-29868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9320.

When was CVE-2025-29868 published?

CVE-2025-29868 was published on 2025-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29868

CVE-2025-29868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-495.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-9320
Weakness: CWE-495
Affected product: Apache Answer
Published: 2025-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2025-29868?: CVE-2025-29868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-29868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29868?: CVE-2025-29868 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-29868 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29868 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9320.
When was CVE-2025-29868 published?: CVE-2025-29868 was published on 2025-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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