CVE-2024-42759: An issue in Ellevo v.6.2.0.38160 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the /api/usuario/cadastro

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-42759 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting ellevo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Ellevo v.6.2.0.38160 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the /api/usuario/cadastrodesuplente endpoint.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-592
Published	2024-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ellevo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ellevo ellevo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.2.0.38160

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.0.38160

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.0.38160 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ellevo sudo apt install ellevo=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0.38160> sudo apt-mark hold ellevo

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ellevo sudo dnf downgrade ellevo-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.0.38160> sudo dnf versionlock add ellevo

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-2024-42759?

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

Is CVE-2024-42759 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42759 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-2024-42759 affect?

CVE-2024-42759 affects ellevo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). An issue in Ellevo v.6.2.0.38160 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the /api/usuario/cadastrodesuplente endpoint.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42759?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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