Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-41888
CVE-2024-41888
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/apache/incubator-answerGo | < 1.3.6 | 1.3.6 |
Affected products
3- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Answerv5Range: 0
Patches
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References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-v3x9-wrq5-868jghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/jbs1j2o9rqm5sc19jyk3jcfvkmfkmyf4nvdMailing ListVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41888ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/apache/incubator-answerghsaPACKAGE
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/5nvdWEB
- github.com/apache/incubator-answer/commit/2820efc454f5808974dce0aa99aac106be3f727bghsaWEB
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