CVE-2024-37767: Insecure permissions in the component /api/admin/user of 14Finger v1.1 allows attackers to access all user inf

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-37767 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting 14finger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in the component /api/admin/user of 14Finger v1.1 allows attackers to access all user information via a crafted GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2024-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: b1ackc4t

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

b1ackc4t 14finger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 14finger || rpm -q 14finger || 14finger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 14finger sudo apt install 14finger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold 14finger

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list 14finger sudo dnf downgrade 14finger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add 14finger

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-37767?

14finger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37767 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37767 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-2024-37767 affect?

CVE-2024-37767 affects 14finger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Insecure permissions in the component /api/admin/user of 14Finger v1.1 allows attackers to access all user information via a crafted GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37767?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-37770 CRITICAL 9.1 DOWNGRADE 14Finger v1.1 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in the fingerprint func
CVE-2024-37769 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Insecure permissions in 14Finger v1.1 allow attackers to escalate privileges from normal user to Administrator
CVE-2024-37768 CRITICAL 9.1 DOWNGRADE 14Finger v1.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary user deletion vulnerability via the component /api/admin/

References

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