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CVE-2024-41888:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-41888 is a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability affecting Apache Answer through version 1.3.5. The vulnerability was discovered by Mohammad Reza Omrani and publicly disclosed on August 9, 2024 (OSS Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-772 (Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime). The issue stems from password reset links remaining valid within their expiration period even after being used. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could potentially lead to password reset links being misused or hijacked, allowing unauthorized access to user accounts if an already-used reset link is intercepted (OSS Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache Answer version 1.3.6, which contains the fix for this vulnerability (OSS Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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