CVE-2024-45980 (CVSS 8.8)

Description

A host header injection vulnerability in MEANStore 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-640 CWE-640

References

Other References

https://github.com/soursec/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-45980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45980? +

A host header injection vulnerability in MEANStore 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45980? +

CVE-2024-45980 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45980? +

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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