CVE-2024-40552
CVE-2024-40552 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38520
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Publiccms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e was discovered to contain a remote commande execution (RCE) vulnerability via the cmdarray parameter at /site/ScriptComponent.java.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40552?
- PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e was discovered to contain a remote commande execution (RCE) vulnerability via the cmdarray parameter at /site/ScriptComponent.java.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40552?
- CVE-2024-40552 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-2024-40552 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-2024-40552?
- CVE-2024-40552 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40552?
- 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-2024-40552 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40552 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38520.
- When was CVE-2024-40552 published?
- CVE-2024-40552 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:publiccms:publiccms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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