CVE-2024-41890: Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link

August 12, 2024

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.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-gvpv-r32v-9737
github.com/apache/incubator-answer/commit/2820efc454f5808974dce0aa99aac106be3f727b
lists.apache.org/thread/j7c080xj31x8rvz1pyk2h47rdd9pwbv9
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41890

Detect and mitigate CVE-2024-41890 with GitLab Dependency Scanning

Secure your software supply chain by verifying that all open source dependencies used in your projects contain no disclosed vulnerabilities. Learn more about Dependency Scanning →