How severe is CVE-2024-21519?

CVE-2024-21519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21519?

CVE-2024-21519 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21519?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-21519 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21519 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1968.

When was CVE-2024-21519 published?

CVE-2024-21519 was published on 2024-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21519

CVE-2024-21519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opencart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1968
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Opencart
Published: 2024-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0. An Arbitrary File Creation issue was identified via the database restoration functionality. By injecting PHP code into the database, an attacker with admin privileges can create a backup file with an arbitrary filename (including the extension), within /system/storage/backup. **Note:** It is less likely for the created file to be available within the web root, as part of the security recommendations for the application suggest moving the storage path outside of the web root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21519?: This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0. An Arbitrary File Creation issue was identified via the database restoration functionality. By injecting PHP code into the database, an attacker with admin privileges can create a backup file with an arbitrary filename (including the extension), within /system/storage/backup. **Note:** It is less likely for the created file to be available within the web root, as part of the security recommendations for the application suggest moving the storage path outside of the web root.
How severe is CVE-2024-21519?: CVE-2024-21519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21519?: CVE-2024-21519 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21519 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21519 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1968.
When was CVE-2024-21519 published?: CVE-2024-21519 was published on 2024-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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