CVE-2024-6893: The "soap_cgi.pyc" API handler allows the XML body of SOAP requests to contain references to external entities

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6893 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting journyx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The "soap_cgi.pyc" API handler allows the XML body of SOAP requests to contain references to external entities. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to read local files, perform server-side request forgery, and overwhelm the web server resources.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	32.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Journyx - XML External Entities Injection (XXE)

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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-2024-6893?

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

Is CVE-2024-6893 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6893 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-2024-6893 affect?

CVE-2024-6893 affects journyx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The "soap_cgi.pyc" API handler allows the XML body of SOAP requests to contain references to external entities. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to read local files, perform server-side request forgery, and overwhelm the web server r

How urgent is CVE-2024-6893?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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