CVE-2024-41888 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-41888?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Answer.

Vulnerability Description

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. This could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.3.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-772

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/jbs1j2o9rqm5sc19jyk3jcfvkmfkmyf4Mailing ListVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/5

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration peri...

How severe is CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-41888?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Answer.