PatchTheCVECVE-2024-45522: Linen before cd37c3e does not verify that the domain is linen.dev or www.linen.dev when resetting a password
CVE-2024-45522 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting linen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Linen before cd37c3e does not verify that the domain is linen.dev or www.linen.dev when resetting a password. This occurs in create in apps/web/pages/api/forgot-password/index.ts.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- 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 | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2024-09-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-45522?
linen: upgrade to 2024-04-03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-45522 being exploited?
CVE-2024-45522 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-2024-45522 affect?
CVE-2024-45522 affects linen. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Linen before cd37c3e does not verify that the domain is linen.dev or www.linen.dev when resetting a password. This occurs in create in apps/web/pages/api/forgot-password/index.ts.
How urgent is CVE-2024-45522?
Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action