CVE-2024-45982: scheduleR · A Host Header Injection
Affects scheduleRSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubsoursec/scheduleRpkg:github/soursec/scheduleROther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation involves disabling or restricting password reset functionality until a patch is available. 2. Implement strict validation and sanitization of the Host header to prevent injection attacks. 3. Employ additional verification steps in the password reset process, such as multi-factor authentication or out-of-band confirmation. 4. Monitor logs for unusual password reset requests or patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Educate users about phishing risks and the dangers of clicking unsolicited password reset links. 6. If possible, deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious Host header manipulations. 7. Coordinate with the scheduleR development team or community for timely patches or updates. 8. Review and harden all password reset token generation and validation mechanisms to ensure tokens cannot be leaked or reused. 9. Conduct penetration testing focused on host header injection vectors to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities.
Description
A host header injection vulnerability in scheduleR v0.0.18 allows attackers to obtain the password reset token via user interaction with a crafted password reset link. This allows attackers to arbitrarily reset other users' passwords and compromise their accounts.