CVE-2024-12838

Name: CVE-2024-12838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-31T02:15:05.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12838 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The passwordless login mechanism in CGFIDO from Changing Information Technology has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to send a crafted request to switch to the identity of any user, including administrators.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The passwordless login mechanism in CGFIDO from Changing Information Technology has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to send a crafted request to switch to the identity of any user, including administrators.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-302

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12838?

How severe is CVE-2024-12838?

CVE-2024-12838 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12838?

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Source: NVD / NIST