CVE-2024-42850 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2024-42850?

CVE-2024-42850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-42850?

CVE-2024-42850 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42850?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silverpeas	Silverpeas	<= 6.4.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

http://silverpeas.comProduct
https://github.com/njmbb8/CVE-2024-42850ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-42850?

CVE-2024-42850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

How severe is CVE-2024-42850?

CVE-2024-42850 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42850?

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