CVE-2024-42914

Name: CVE-2024-42914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-23T19:15:07.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42914 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A host header injection vulnerability exists in the forgot password functionality of ArrowCMS version 1.0.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A host header injection vulnerability exists in the forgot password functionality of ArrowCMS version 1.0.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arrowjs	Arrowcms	1.0.0

References

https://github.com/soursec/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-42914Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/trquoccuong/ArrowCMS/Product

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42914?

How severe is CVE-2024-42914?

CVE-2024-42914 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42914?

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