CVE-2024-6891: Attackers with a valid username and password can exploit a python code injection vulnerability during the natu

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6891 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.

Attackers with a valid username and password can exploit a python code injection vulnerability during the natural login flow.

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	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94, CWE-95
Published	2024-08-08
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

2024-08-08 00:15 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-2024-6891?

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

Is CVE-2024-6891 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6891 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-2024-6891 affect?

CVE-2024-6891 affects journyx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Attackers with a valid username and password can exploit a python code injection vulnerability during the natural login flow.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6891?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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References

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