CVE-2024-22393

Name: CVE-2024-22393
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-22T10:15:08.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22393 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.2.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/1Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/f58l6dr4r74hl6o71gn47kmn44vw12cvVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/1Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/f58l6dr4r74hl6o71gn47kmn44vw12cvVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22393?

How severe is CVE-2024-22393?

CVE-2024-22393 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22393?

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