CVE-2024-42850

Name: CVE-2024-42850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-16T19:15:10.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42850 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silverpeas	Silverpeas	<= 6.4.2

References

http://silverpeas.comProduct
https://github.com/njmbb8/CVE-2024-42850Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42850?

An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

How severe is CVE-2024-42850?

CVE-2024-42850 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42850?

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-2024-42850?

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Source: NVD / NIST