CVE-2024-45719: Apache Answer: Predictable Authorization Token Using UUIDv1

Severity: low (CVSS 2.6 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-11-22 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-326

Description

Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer: before 1.4.1 — fixed in 1.4.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer 1.4.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/sz2d0z39k01nbx3r9pj65t76o1hy9491
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/22/1

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