CVE-2024-47768: Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47768?

lif authentication server: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47768 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47768 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-2024-47768 affect?

CVE-2024-47768 affects lif authentication server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the re

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-47768?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-47768 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting lif authentication server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the recovery email and entered the correct code. If the attacker knew the email of the target, they could supply the email and immediately prompt the server to update the password without ever needing the code. This

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-862
Published	2024-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: lifplatforms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-04 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lifplatforms lif authentication server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.3

Fixed in: 1.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lif-authentication-server || rpm -q lif-authentication-server || lif-authentication-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lif-authentication-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lif-authentication-server

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-47768?

lif authentication server: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47768 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47768 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-2024-47768 affect?

CVE-2024-47768 affects lif authentication server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the re

How urgent is CVE-2024-47768?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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