CVE-2024-2463: Weak password recovery mechanism in CDeX application allows to retrieve password reset token.This issue affect

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2463?

cdex: upgrade to newer than 5.71. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2463 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2463 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-2463 affect?

CVE-2024-2463 affects cdex. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Weak password recovery mechanism in CDeX application allows to retrieve password reset token.This issue affects CDeX application versions through 5.7.1.

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HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting cdex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Weak password recovery mechanism in CDeX application allows to retrieve password reset token.This issue affects CDeX application versions through 5.7.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: cdex

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cdex cdex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.71

Fixed in: newer than 5.71

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cdex || rpm -q cdex || cdex --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.71 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cdex

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cdex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-2463?

cdex: upgrade to newer than 5.71. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2463 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2463 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-2463 affect?

CVE-2024-2463 affects cdex. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Weak password recovery mechanism in CDeX application allows to retrieve password reset token.This issue affects CDeX application versions through 5.7.1.

How urgent is CVE-2024-2463?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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