Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link
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.
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- CVEs
- CVE-2024-41890
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- 3 Nov 2026, 23:39 UTC · Revision 1
Source evidence
Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 9 Aug 2024, 14:53 UTC
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.
osv:CVE-2024-41890
Complete source record
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