CVE-2024-26578

Apache Answer: Repeated submission at registration created duplicate users with the same name

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.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26578?
CVE-2024-26578 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26578?
To fix CVE-2024-26578, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26578 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26578 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26578?
CVE-2024-26578 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer.
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