CVE-2024-6890: Password reset tokens are generated using an insecure source of randomness

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6890 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting journyx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Password reset tokens are generated using an insecure source of randomness. Attackers who know the username of the Journyx installation user can bruteforce the password reset and change the administrator password.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-321, CWE-334, CWE-799, CWE-798
Published	2024-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KoreLogic · Vendor: journyx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-07 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

journyx journyx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.5.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison journyx sudo apt install journyx=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.5.4> sudo apt-mark hold journyx

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

dnf --showduplicates list journyx sudo dnf downgrade journyx-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add journyx

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-2024-6890?

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

Is CVE-2024-6890 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6890 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-2024-6890 affect?

CVE-2024-6890 affects journyx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Password reset tokens are generated using an insecure source of randomness. Attackers who know the username of the Journyx installation user can bruteforce the password reset and change the administrator password.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6890?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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