CVE-2024-42915
CVE-2024-42915 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39825
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A host header injection vulnerability in Staff Appraisal System v1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This will allow attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-42915?
- A host header injection vulnerability in Staff Appraisal System v1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This will allow attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-42915?
- CVE-2024-42915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-42915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-42915?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-42915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-42915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39825.
- When was CVE-2024-42915 published?
- CVE-2024-42915 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/debashish-choudhury/staff-appraisal-system/
- https://github.com/soursec/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-42915
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