How severe is CVE-2024-6890?

CVE-2024-6890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6890?

CVE-2024-6890 affects Journyx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6890?

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-2024-6890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47879.

When was CVE-2024-6890 published?

CVE-2024-6890 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6890

CVE-2024-6890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Journyx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47879
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Journyx
Published: 2024-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Password reset tokens are generated using an insecure source of randomness. Attackers who know the username of the Journyx installation user can bruteforce the password reset and change the administrator password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6890?: Password reset tokens are generated using an insecure source of randomness. Attackers who know the username of the Journyx installation user can bruteforce the password reset and change the administrator password.
How severe is CVE-2024-6890?: CVE-2024-6890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6890?: CVE-2024-6890 affects Journyx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6890?: 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-2024-6890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47879.
When was CVE-2024-6890 published?: CVE-2024-6890 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:journyx:journyx:11.5.4:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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