CVE-2024-42163

Name: CVE-2024-42163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:32.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to take over the account of any user by predicting the token for the password reset link.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to take over the account of any user by predicting the token for the password reset link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fiware	Keyrock	<= 8.4

References

https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisoriesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42163?

Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to take over the account of any user by predicting the token for the password reset link.

How severe is CVE-2024-42163?

CVE-2024-42163 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42163?

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