CVE-2024-45719

Name: CVE-2024-45719
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-22T15:15:10.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.6/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45719 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Answer	< 1.4.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/sz2d0z39k01nbx3r9pj65t76o1hy9491Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/22/1Mailing List

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45719?

How severe is CVE-2024-45719?

CVE-2024-45719 has a CVSS score of 2.6/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45719?

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Source: NVD / NIST