CVE-2024-45374: The goTenna Pro ATAK plugin uses a weak password for sharing encryption keys via the key broadcast method

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45374?

gotenna: upgrade to 2.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45374 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45374 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-2024-45374 affect?

CVE-2024-45374 affects gotenna. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The goTenna Pro ATAK plugin uses a weak password for sharing encryption keys via the key broadcast method. If the broadcasted encryption key is captured over RF, and password is cracked via brute force attack, it is possible to decrypt i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45374?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45374 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting gotenna. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The goTenna Pro ATAK plugin uses a weak password for sharing encryption keys via the key broadcast method. If the broadcasted encryption key is captured over RF, and password is cracked via brute force attack, it is possible to decrypt it and use it to decrypt all future and past messages sent via encrypted broadcast with that particular key. This only applies when the key is broadcasted over RF. This is an optional feature, so it is advise

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-521, CWE-922
Published	2024-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: gotenna

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-26 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gotenna gotenna UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.7

Fixed in: 2.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gotenna

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-2024-45374?

gotenna: upgrade to 2.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45374 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45374 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-2024-45374 affect?

CVE-2024-45374 affects gotenna. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The goTenna Pro ATAK plugin uses a weak password for sharing encryption keys via the key broadcast method. If the broadcasted encryption key is captured over RF, and password is cracked via brute force attack, it is possible to decrypt i

How urgent is CVE-2024-45374?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-32890 MEDIUM 5.3 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered on goTenna Mesh devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 1.1.12
CVE-2025-32889 HIGH 7.3 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered on goTenna v1 devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 0.25.5
CVE-2025-32888 HIGH 7.3 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered on goTenna Mesh devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 1.1.12
CVE-2025-32887 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered on goTenna v1 devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 0.25.5
CVE-2025-32886 MEDIUM 4.0 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered on goTenna v1 devices with app 5.5.3 and firmware 0.25.5

References

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