CVE-2024-39696: Evmos is a decentralized Ethereum Virtual Machine chain on the Cosmos Network

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-39696?

evmos: upgrade to 19.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-39696 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39696 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-2024-39696 affect?

CVE-2024-39696 affects evmos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Evmos is a decentralized Ethereum Virtual Machine chain on the Cosmos Network. Prior to version 19.0.0, a user can create a vesting account with a 3rd party account (EOA or contract) as funder. Then, this user can create an authorization fo

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CVE-2024-39696 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting evmos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Evmos is a decentralized Ethereum Virtual Machine chain on the Cosmos Network. Prior to version 19.0.0, a user can create a vesting account with a 3rd party account (EOA or contract) as funder. Then, this user can create an authorization for the contract.CallerAddress, this is the authorization checked in the code. But the funds are taken from the funder address provided in the message. Consequently, the user can fund a vesting account with a 3rd

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 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2024-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: evmos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-05 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 19.0.0

Fixed in: 19.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 19.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade evmos

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-2024-39696?

evmos: upgrade to 19.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39696 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39696 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-2024-39696 affect?

CVE-2024-39696 affects evmos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Evmos is a decentralized Ethereum Virtual Machine chain on the Cosmos Network. Prior to version 19.0.0, a user can create a vesting account with a 3rd party account (EOA or contract) as funder. Then, this user can create an authorization fo

How urgent is CVE-2024-39696?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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