CVE-2025-68134
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedEVerest is an EV charging software stack. Prior to version 2025.10.0, the use of the `assert` function to handle errors frequently causes the module to crash. This is particularly critical because the manager shuts down all other modules and exits when any one of them terminates, leading to a denial of service. In a context where a manager handles multiple EVSE, this would also impact other users. Version 2025.10.0 fixes the issue.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceEVerest uses assert() statements to handle runtime errors instead of proper error handling. When assert() fails, it terminates the program, causing the module to crash. Since the manager shuts down all other modules when any one terminates, this leads to denial of service affecting all connected EVSE units.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 2025.10.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Adjacent
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Determine installed EVerest versionRun 'everest --version' or check the package manager for installed everest package version (e.g., 'dpkg -l | grep everest' or 'rpm -qi everest')Affected if The version displayed is below 2025.10.0
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Verify EVerest build date or git commitCheck the build metadata or changelog if version number is not directly available, or inspect the binary with 'everest --help' to confirm it is the Linuxfoundation EVerest projectAffected if The build/commit is older than the 2025.10.0 release tag
If the installed EVerest version is below 2025.10.0, the system is affected because assert() statements used for runtime error handling will terminate modules and trigger cascading shutdowns of all connected EVSE units.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped2025.10.0
Upgrade to EVerest version 2025.10.0 or later, which replaces assert() with proper error handling mechanisms.
2025.10.0
- 1. Backup your current EVerest configuration and data
- 2. Identify your current EVerest installation method (e.g., package manager, source build, container)
- 3. Consult the EVerest GitHub repository (github.com/EVerest) for version 2025.10.0 release assets and upgrade instructions
- 4. Upgrade to version 2025.10.0 using the appropriate method for your installation
- 5. Verify the upgrade by checking the version number and testing basic functionality
- 6. Confirm that all modules start successfully without crashes
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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