CVE-2024-45979

Name: CVE-2024-45979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-26T17:15:03.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A host header injection vulnerability in Lines Police CAD 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A host header injection vulnerability in Lines Police CAD 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

References

https://github.com/soursec/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-45979

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45979?

How severe is CVE-2024-45979?

CVE-2024-45979 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45979?

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Source: NVD / NIST