CVE-2024-40744
CVE-2024-40744 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Convert Forms Project Convert Forms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38814
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Convert Forms Project Convert Forms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40744?
- Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40744?
- CVE-2024-40744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-40744 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40744?
- CVE-2024-40744 affects Convert Forms Project Convert Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40744?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-40744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38814.
- When was CVE-2024-40744 published?
- CVE-2024-40744 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:convert_forms_project:convert_forms:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
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