What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22393?

CVE-2024-22393 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-22393?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-22393. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Answer CVE-2024-22393

CRITICAL

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2024-02-22 security@apache.org

Apache File Upload Answer

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apache

Severity by source

Vendor (apache) PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from Vendor (apache) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: apache

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 22, 2024 - 10:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.2.1. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Apache Answer.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. Affected products include: Apache Answer. Version information: through 1.2.1..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.