How severe is CVE-2024-3686?

CVE-2024-3686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-3686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3686?

CVE-2024-3686 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3686?

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

Does CVE-2024-3686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32261.

When was CVE-2024-3686 published?

CVE-2024-3686 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3686

CVE-2024-3686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dedecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32261
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dedecms
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in DedeCMS 5.7.112-UTF8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file update_guide.php. The manipulation of the argument files leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-260473 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3686?: A vulnerability has been found in DedeCMS 5.7.112-UTF8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file update_guide.php. The manipulation of the argument files leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-260473 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-3686?: CVE-2024-3686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-3686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3686?: CVE-2024-3686 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32261.
When was CVE-2024-3686 published?: CVE-2024-3686 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dedecms:dedecms:5.7.112:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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