PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7659: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in projectsend up to r1605
CVE-2024-7659 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting projectsend. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in projectsend up to r1605. Affected is the function generate_random_string of the file includes/functions.php of the component Password Reset Token Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficiently random values. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Upgrading to version r1720 is able to
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-330 |
| Published | 2024-08-12 |
| 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-2024-7659?
projectsend: upgrade to r1720. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7659 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7659 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-2024-7659 affect?
CVE-2024-7659 affects projectsend. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in projectsend up to r1605. Affected is the function generate_random_string of the file includes/functions.php of the component Password Reset Token Handler. The manipulation l
How urgent is CVE-2024-7659?
Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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