CVE-2024-42850

CRITICAL
Published Aug 16, 2024 Modified Jun 5, 2025 CWE-521

Description

An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor Product
silverpeas silverpeas

References

Other References

http://silverpeas.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42850? +
An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-42850? +
CVE-2024-42850 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42850? +
CVE-2024-42850 affects products from silverpeas, specifically: silverpeas. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42850? +
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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