How severe is CVE-2024-45980?

CVE-2024-45980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45980?

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-2024-45980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41663.

When was CVE-2024-45980 published?

CVE-2024-45980 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45980

CVE-2024-45980 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41663
Weakness: CWE-640
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A host header injection vulnerability in MEANStore 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45980?: A host header injection vulnerability in MEANStore 1.0 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.
How severe is CVE-2024-45980?: CVE-2024-45980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45980?: 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-2024-45980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41663.
When was CVE-2024-45980 published?: CVE-2024-45980 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/soursec/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-45980

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