CVE-2023-49619

Description

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0. Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	answer	< 1.2.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4 https://lists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49619? +

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0. Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-49619? +

CVE-2023-49619 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49619? +

CVE-2023-49619 affects products from apache, specifically: answer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49619? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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