CVE-2024-42915

Name: CVE-2024-42915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-23T15:15:16.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42915 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A host header injection vulnerability in Staff Appraisal System v1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This will allow attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A host header injection vulnerability in Staff Appraisal System v1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This will allow attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42915?

How severe is CVE-2024-42915?

CVE-2024-42915 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42915?

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Source: NVD / NIST