CVE-2024-41888

Apache Answer: The link for resetting user password is not Single-Use

Published Aug 9, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5.

The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. This could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-2656 Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. This could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-v3x9-wrq5-868j Apache Answer: The link for resetting user password is not Single-Use
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache answer
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache answer
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. This could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Answer: The link for resetting user password is not Single-Use
Weaknesses CWE-772
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Mar 13, 2025, 7:53 PM
Reserved
Jul 23, 2024, 2:21 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 12, 2024, 1:38 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:48 AM