CVE-2024-42849: Medium severity Silverpeas Silverpeas vulnerability
Published Aug 16, 2024
·Updated
An issue in Silverpeas v.6.4.2 and lower allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the password change function.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Silverpeas Silverpeas<6.4.2
Silverpeas Silverpeas<=6.4.2
Event History
Aug 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42849?
CVE-2024-42849 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Silverpeas versions 6.4.2 and lower.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-42849?
To fix CVE-2024-42849, it is recommended to upgrade to Silverpeas version 6.4.3 or higher.
3
What versions of Silverpeas are affected by CVE-2024-42849?
CVE-2024-42849 affects Silverpeas versions 6.4.2 and lower.
4
What is the attack vector for CVE-2024-42849?
The attack vector for CVE-2024-42849 is the password change function, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service.
5
Can CVE-2024-42849 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-42849 can be exploited by a remote attacker.