CVE-2024-29840 Missing authorization in Evolution Controller

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can retrieve user PIN values from the Evolution Controller web interface due to broken access control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-29840?

CVE-2024-29840 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in CS Technologies Australia Evolution Controller, published on 14 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access control on DESKTOP_EDIT_USER_GET_PIN_FIELDS, allowing for an unauthenticated attacker to return the pin value of any user

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29840?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cs-Technologies Evolution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29840?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-29840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-29840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79c8-vq74-47fc.

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