How severe is CVE-2024-29515?

CVE-2024-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29515?

CVE-2024-29515 affects Lepton-cms Leptoncms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29515?

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-2024-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26518.

When was CVE-2024-29515 published?

CVE-2024-29515 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29515

CVE-2024-29515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lepton-cms Leptoncms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26518
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Lepton-cms Leptoncms
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

File Upload vulnerability in lepton v.7.1.0 allows a remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file to the save.php and config.php component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29515?: File Upload vulnerability in lepton v.7.1.0 allows a remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file to the save.php and config.php component.
How severe is CVE-2024-29515?: CVE-2024-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29515?: CVE-2024-29515 affects Lepton-cms Leptoncms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29515?: 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-2024-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26518.
When was CVE-2024-29515 published?: CVE-2024-29515 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/zzq66/cve7/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lepton-cms:leptoncms:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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