CVE-2024-42850 Silverpeas vulnerable to password complexity rule bypass
Attackers can bypass password complexity requirements during password changes in Silverpeas, weakening account security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42850?
CVE-2024-42850 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.
Weakness: CWE-521
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42850?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core Maven | All versions to 6.4.2 | None |
org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core Maven | All versions to 6.4.2 | None |
Products include Silverpeas Silverpeas.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-42850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42850 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6jq-w432-j26w.