Vulnerability in Apache Answer
CVE-2024-41890
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. User sends multiple password reset emails, each containing a valid link. Within the link's validity period, 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.
EPSS: 0.011 (63.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Answer
- Apache Software Foundation Answer — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-41890?
- CVE-2024-41890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer, classified under Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-08-12.
- How severe is CVE-2024-41890?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.