CVE-2024-44843: An issue in the web socket handshake process of SteVe v3.7.1 allows attackers to bypass authentication and exe

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44843 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting steve. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the web socket handshake process of SteVe v3.7.1 allows attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary coammands via supplying crafted OCPP requests.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: steve-community

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

steve-community steve DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison steve sudo apt install steve=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold steve

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

dnf --showduplicates list steve sudo dnf downgrade steve-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add steve

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-2024-44843?

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

Is CVE-2024-44843 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44843 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-2024-44843 affect?

CVE-2024-44843 affects steve. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). An issue in the web socket handshake process of SteVe v3.7.1 allows attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary coammands via supplying crafted OCPP requests.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44843?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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