CVE-2024-45838: The goTenna Pro ATAK Plugin does not encrypt callsigns in messages

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45838?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-45838 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45838 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-2024-45838 affect?

CVE-2024-45838 affects gotenna. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The goTenna Pro ATAK Plugin does not encrypt callsigns in messages. It is advised to not use sensitive information in callsigns when using this and previous versions of the plugin. Update to current plugin version which uses AES-256 encr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45838?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45838 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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 does not encrypt callsigns in messages. It is advised to not use sensitive information in callsigns when using this and previous versions of the plugin. Update to current plugin version which uses AES-256 encryption for callsigns in encrypted operation

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
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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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-2024-45838?

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

Is CVE-2024-45838 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45838 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-2024-45838 affect?

CVE-2024-45838 affects gotenna. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The goTenna Pro ATAK Plugin does not encrypt callsigns in messages. It is advised to not use sensitive information in callsigns when using this and previous versions of the plugin. Update to current plugin version which uses AES-256 encr

How urgent is CVE-2024-45838?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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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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