CVE-2026-24443: EventSentry versions prior to 6.0.1.20 contain an unverified password change vulnerability in the account mana

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24443?

eventsentry: upgrade to 6.0.1.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24443 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24443 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-2026-24443 affect?

CVE-2026-24443 affects eventsentry. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EventSentry versions prior to 6.0.1.20 contain an unverified password change vulnerability in the account management functionality of the Web Reports interface. The password change mechanism does not require validation of the current passwo

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-24443 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting eventsentry. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EventSentry versions prior to 6.0.1.20 contain an unverified password change vulnerability in the account management functionality of the Web Reports interface. The password change mechanism does not require validation of the current password before allowing a new password to be set. An attacker who gains temporary access to an authenticated user session can change the account password without knowledge of the original credentials. This enables p

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-620
Published	2026-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: netikus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-24 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netikus eventsentry UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.0.1.20

Fixed in: 6.0.1.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.1.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eventsentry

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-2026-24443?

eventsentry: upgrade to 6.0.1.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24443 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24443 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-2026-24443 affect?

CVE-2026-24443 affects eventsentry. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EventSentry versions prior to 6.0.1.20 contain an unverified password change vulnerability in the account management functionality of the Web Reports interface. The password change mechanism does not require validation of the current passwo

How urgent is CVE-2026-24443?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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