CVE-2024-26578
MEDIUMApache Answer <= 1.2.1 - Race Condition in User Registration
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3
Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb
Scores
CVSS v3
5.9
EPSS
0.0029
EPSS Percentile
52.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-362
Status
published
Products (2)
apache/answer
< 1.2.1
apache/incubator-answer
0 - 1.2.5Go
Published
Feb 22, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026