CVE-2024-26578

Name: CVE-2024-26578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-22T10:15:08.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26578?

How severe is CVE-2024-26578?

CVE-2024-26578 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26578?

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Source: NVD / NIST