How severe is CVE-2024-42849?

CVE-2024-42849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42849 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-2024-42849?

CVE-2024-42849 affects Silverpeas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42849?

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

Does CVE-2024-42849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39811.

When was CVE-2024-42849 published?

CVE-2024-42849 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-42849

CVE-2024-42849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Silverpeas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39811
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Silverpeas
Published: 2024-08-16
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42849?: An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.
How severe is CVE-2024-42849?: CVE-2024-42849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42849 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-2024-42849?: CVE-2024-42849 affects Silverpeas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39811.
When was CVE-2024-42849 published?: CVE-2024-42849 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://github.com/njmbb8/CVE-2024-42849/tree/main

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://silverpeas.com

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:silverpeas:silverpeas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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