CVE-2024-6890

Name: CVE-2024-6890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-07T23:15:41.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6890 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

0.72%

49.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Journyx	Journyx	11.5.4

References

https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2024-007.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Aug/5

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6890?

How severe is CVE-2024-6890?

CVE-2024-6890 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6890?

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