How severe is CVE-2024-42914?

CVE-2024-42914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42914?

CVE-2024-42914 affects Arrowjs Arrowcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42914?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-42914 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42914 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39824.

When was CVE-2024-42914 published?

CVE-2024-42914 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42914

CVE-2024-42914 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arrowjs Arrowcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39824
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Arrowjs Arrowcms
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A host header injection vulnerability exists in the forgot password functionality of ArrowCMS version 1.0.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42914?: A host header injection vulnerability exists in the forgot password functionality of ArrowCMS version 1.0.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords.
How severe is CVE-2024-42914?: CVE-2024-42914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42914?: CVE-2024-42914 affects Arrowjs Arrowcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42914?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-42914 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42914 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39824.
When was CVE-2024-42914 published?: CVE-2024-42914 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arrowjs:arrowcms:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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