CVE-2024-6656: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software allows Read Sensitive Str

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6656?

cockpit: upgrade to 2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6656 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6656 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-2024-6656 affect?

CVE-2024-6656 affects cockpit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable. This issue affects Cockpit Software: before v2.13.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6656?

Priority 49/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6656 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cockpit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable. This issue affects Cockpit Software: before v2.13.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: tnbmobil

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-13 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tnbmobil cockpit UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.13

Fixed in: 2.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cockpit

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-2024-6656?

cockpit: upgrade to 2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6656 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6656 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-2024-6656 affect?

CVE-2024-6656 affects cockpit. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable. This issue affects Cockpit Software: before v2.13.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6656?

Priority 49/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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