CVE-2024-22393

Apache Answer vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 2.46%

Published22 Feb 2024

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files will cause server out of memory. A logged-in user can cause such an attack by uploading an image when posting content. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Answer< 1.2.5

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Answer≥ 1.2.5

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-22393 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-22393 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.46%.

How severe is CVE-2024-22393?

CVE-2024-22393 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-22393?

Affected products include Apache Answer.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22393?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Answer 1.2.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.