CVE-2024-29838: The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below does not proper sanitize user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29838?

evolution: upgrade to newer than 2.04.560. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29838 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29838 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-2024-29838 affect?

CVE-2024-29838 affects evolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below does not proper sanitize user input, allowing for an unauthenticated attacker to crash the controller software

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-29838?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29838 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting evolution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below does not proper sanitize user input, allowing for an unauthenticated attacker to crash the controller software

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-457, CWE-908
Published	2024-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DirectCyber · Vendor: cs-technologies

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-15 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cs-technologies evolution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.04.560

Fixed in: newer than 2.04.560

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.04.560 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade evolution

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-29838?

evolution: upgrade to newer than 2.04.560. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29838 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29838 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-2024-29838 affect?

CVE-2024-29838 affects evolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below does not proper sanitize user input, allowing for an unauthenticated attacker to crash the controller software

How urgent is CVE-2024-29838?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2024-29842 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured ac
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CVE-2024-29840 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured ac

References

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