Vulnerability identifier: #VU87301

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26578

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Answer
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition when processing user registration. A remote attacker can perform multiple repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Answer: 0.2.0 - 1.2.1

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.