CVE-2024-41888: answer — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-772 CWE-772

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	answer	< 1.3.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/jbs1j2o9rqm5sc19jyk3jcfvkmfkmyf4

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41888? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41888? +

CVE-2024-41888 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41888? +

CVE-2024-41888 affects products from apache, specifically: answer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41888? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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