CVE-2024-42165

Name: CVE-2024-42165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:32.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficiently random values for generating activation token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to activate accounts of any user by predicting the token for the activation link.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficiently random values for generating activation token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to activate accounts of any user by predicting the token for the activation link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th 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-2024-42165?

Insufficiently random values for generating activation token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to activate accounts of any user by predicting the token for the activation link.

How severe is CVE-2024-42165?

CVE-2024-42165 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42165?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-42165?

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Source: NVD / NIST