CVE-2024-41888

Name: CVE-2024-41888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:31.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-41888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.3.6

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/jbs1j2o9rqm5sc19jyk3jcfvkmfkmyf4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/5

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41888?

How severe is CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41888?

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