CVE-2024-6796: In Baxter Connex health portal released before 8/30/2024, an improper access control vulnerability has been fo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6796?

connex health portal: upgrade to 2024-08-30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6796 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6796 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-2024-6796 affect?

CVE-2024-6796 affects connex health portal. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Baxter Connex health portal released before 8/30/2024, an improper access control vulnerability has been found that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to Connex portal's database and/or modify content.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6796?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6796 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting connex health portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Baxter Connex health portal released before 8/30/2024, an improper access control vulnerability has been found that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to Connex portal's database and/or modify content.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Baxter · Vendor: baxter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-09 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

baxter connex health portal UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024-08-30

Fixed in: 2024-08-30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connex-health-portal || rpm -q connex-health-portal || connex-health-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024-08-30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connex-health-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connex-health-portal

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-2024-6796?

connex health portal: upgrade to 2024-08-30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6796 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6796 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-2024-6796 affect?

CVE-2024-6796 affects connex health portal. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Baxter Connex health portal released before 8/30/2024, an improper access control vulnerability has been found that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to Connex portal's database and/or modify content.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6796?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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