CVE-2024-40239

Name: CVE-2024-40239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-08T18:15:17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40239 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hitbytes	Life	17.5.0

References

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hitbytes.minidiarynotesProduct
https://zzzxiin.github.io/post/life-personal-diary/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

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 score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40239?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST