How severe is CVE-2024-40239?

CVE-2024-40239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40239?

CVE-2024-40239 affects Hitbytes Life. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40239?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38422.

When was CVE-2024-40239 published?

CVE-2024-40239 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40239

CVE-2024-40239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hitbytes Life with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38422
Affected product: Hitbytes Life
Published: 2024-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect access control issue in Life: Personal Diary, Journal android app 17.5.0 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40239?: An incorrect access control issue in Life: Personal Diary, Journal android app 17.5.0 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.
How severe is CVE-2024-40239?: CVE-2024-40239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40239?: CVE-2024-40239 affects Hitbytes Life. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38422.
When was CVE-2024-40239 published?: CVE-2024-40239 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hitbytes:life:17.5.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*