CVE-2024-6895

CVE-2024-6895 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Description

Insufficient authentication in user account management in Yugabyte Platform allows local network attackers with a compromised user session to change critical security information without re-authentication. An attacker with user session and access to application can modify settings such as password and email without being prompted for the current password, enabling account takeover.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6895?
Insufficient authentication in user account management in Yugabyte Platform allows local network attackers with a compromised user session to change critical security information without re-authentication. An attacker with user session and access to application can modify settings such as password and email without being prompted for the current password, enabling account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2024-6895?
CVE-2024-6895 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-6895 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6895?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6895 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-6895 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47884.
When was CVE-2024-6895 published?
CVE-2024-6895 was published on 2024-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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