CVE-2024-47768
CVE-2024-47768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lifplatforms Lif Authentication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42679
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Lifplatforms Lif Authentication Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the recovery email and entered the correct code. If the attacker knew the email of the target, they could supply the email and immediately prompt the server to update the password without ever needing the code. This issue has been patched in version 1.7.3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47768?
- Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the recovery email and entered the correct code. If the attacker knew the email of the target, they could supply the email and immediately prompt the server to update the password without ever needing the code. This issue has been patched in version 1.7.3.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47768?
- CVE-2024-47768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-47768 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-47768?
- CVE-2024-47768 affects Lifplatforms Lif Authentication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47768?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-47768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42679.
- When was CVE-2024-47768 published?
- CVE-2024-47768 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Lif-Platforms/Lif-Auth-Server/commit/8dbd7cad914a8b939451c652bfb716aa796f754e
- https://github.com/Lif-Platforms/Lif-Auth-Server/security/advisories/GHSA-hmv6-8fg8-7m6f
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lifplatforms:lif_authentication_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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