CVE-2024-26578

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

CVSS v3 5.9 MEDIUM

5.9^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb	Mailing List Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-02-22 10:15

Updated : 2025-03-20 20:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-26578

Mitre link : CVE-2024-26578

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-26578

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Products Affected

apache

answer

CWE

CWE-362

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

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