CVE-2024-26578: answer — Fix

Description

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26578? +

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-26578? +

CVE-2024-26578 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26578? +

CVE-2024-26578 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-2024-26578? +

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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