CVE-2024-42850: An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42850?

silverpeas: upgrade to newer than 6.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42850 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42850 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42850 affect?

CVE-2024-42850 affects silverpeas. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42850?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-42850 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting silverpeas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-521
Published	2024-08-16
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: silverpeas

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-16 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 01:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

silverpeas silverpeas UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 6.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy silverpeas || rpm -q silverpeas || silverpeas --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade silverpeas

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade silverpeas

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-42850?

silverpeas: upgrade to newer than 6.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42850 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42850 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-42850 affect?

CVE-2024-42850 affects silverpeas. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in the password change function of Silverpeas v6.4.2 and lower allows for the bypassing of password complexity requirements.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42850?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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