medium4.8
CVE-2024-41890
Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| go | github.com/apache/incubator-answer | < 1.3.6 | 1.3.6 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | before 1.3.6 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/j7c080xj31x8rvz1pyk2h47rdd9pwbv9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/4
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gvpv-r32v-9737
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41890
- https://github.com/apache/incubator-answer/commit/2820efc454f5808974dce0aa99aac106be3f727b