Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 9, 2024· Updated Mar 13, 2025
Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link
CVE-2024-41890
Description
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5.
User sends multiple password reset emails, each containing a valid link. Within the link's validity period, 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
2- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Answerv5Range: 0
Patches
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References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gvpv-r32v-9737ghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/j7c080xj31x8rvz1pyk2h47rdd9pwbv9ghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41890ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/apache/incubator-answerghsaPACKAGE
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/09/4ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/incubator-answer/commit/2820efc454f5808974dce0aa99aac106be3f727bghsaWEB
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