How severe is CVE-2024-27622?

CVE-2024-27622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27622?

CVE-2024-27622 primarily affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27622?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-27622 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27622 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24816.

When was CVE-2024-27622 published?

CVE-2024-27622 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27622

CVE-2024-27622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-75.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24816
Weakness: CWE-75
Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Published: 2024-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. As a result, authenticated users with administrative privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27622?: A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. As a result, authenticated users with administrative privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.
How severe is CVE-2024-27622?: CVE-2024-27622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27622?: CVE-2024-27622 primarily affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-27622 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27622 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24816.
When was CVE-2024-27622 published?: CVE-2024-27622 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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