Evolution
CVE-2024-29844
CRITICAL
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Default credential prevention
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| Impact | CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could gain access using factory-default usernames and passwords by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Default credentials on the Web Interface of Evolution Controller 2.x allows anyone to log in to the server directly to perform administrative functions. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Force credential change on first use, remove default accounts, document required credential changes.
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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392), which allows attackers to gain access using factory-default usernames and passwords. Default credentials on the Web Interface of Evolution Controller 2.x allows anyone to log in to the server directly to perform administrative functions. Upon installation or upon first login, the application does not ask the user to change the password. There is no warning or prompt to ask the user to change the default password. Affected products include: Cs-Technologies Evolution.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (430a6cef-dc26-47e3-9fa8-52fb7f19644e) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: 430a6cef-dc26-47e3-9fa8-52fb7f19644e
DescriptionCVE.org
Default credentials on the Web Interface of Evolution Controller 2.x allows anyone to log in to the server directly to perform administrative functions. Upon installation or upon first login, the application does not ask the user to change the password. There is no warning or prompt to ask the user to change the default password.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access contr
The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access contr
The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access contr
The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access contr
The Web interface of Evolution Controller Versions 2.04.560.31.03.2024 and below contains poorly configured access contr
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