CVE-2023-49619

Name: CVE-2023-49619
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T09:15:44.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49619 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0. Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0. Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.2.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49619?

How severe is CVE-2023-49619?

CVE-2023-49619 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49619?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST