How severe is CVE-2024-40544?

CVE-2024-40544 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-2024-40544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40544?

CVE-2024-40544 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40544?

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-2024-40544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38512.

When was CVE-2024-40544 published?

CVE-2024-40544 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40544

CVE-2024-40544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Publiccms 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38512
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Publiccms
Published: 2024-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /admin/#maintenance_sysTask/edit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40544?: PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /admin/#maintenance_sysTask/edit.
How severe is CVE-2024-40544?: CVE-2024-40544 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-2024-40544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40544?: CVE-2024-40544 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40544?: 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-2024-40544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38512.
When was CVE-2024-40544 published?: CVE-2024-40544 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitee.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/IAAIX8

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:publiccms:publiccms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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