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Medium · 5.3 CVE-2024-41890 EUVD-2024-2587GHSA-gvpv-r32v-9737GO-2024-3064

Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link

Published Aug 9, 2024 · Updated Mar 13, 2025 · Assigned by apache

Description

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5.

User sends multiple password reset emails, each containing a valid link. Within the link's validity period, this could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer ≤ 1.3.5 —

Affected packages

EcosystemPackageAffectedFixedRecord
Go github.com/apache/incubator-answer < 1.3.6 1.3.6 GHSA-gvpv-r32v-9737

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