How severe is CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41888?

CVE-2024-41888 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-41888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2656.

When was CVE-2024-41888 published?

CVE-2024-41888 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41888

CVE-2024-41888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Answer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2656
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Apache Answer
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41888?: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5. The password reset link remains valid within its expiration period even after it has been used. 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-41888?: CVE-2024-41888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41888?: CVE-2024-41888 affects Apache Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2656.
When was CVE-2024-41888 published?: CVE-2024-41888 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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