CVE-2024-42849

Name: CVE-2024-42849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-16T19:15:10.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silverpeas	Silverpeas	<= 6.4.2

References

http://silverpeas.comProduct
https://github.com/njmbb8/CVE-2024-42849/tree/mainExploit

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42849?

An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.

How severe is CVE-2024-42849?

CVE-2024-42849 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42849?

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-2024-42849?

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Source: NVD / NIST