CVE-2024-26578
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CVE-2024-26578 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% 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 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Answer | <= 1.2.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcbMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcbMailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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