How severe is CVE-2024-42523?

CVE-2024-42523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42523?

CVE-2024-42523 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42523?

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-2024-42523 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42523 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39660.

When was CVE-2024-42523 published?

CVE-2024-42523 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42523

CVE-2024-42523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Publiccms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39660
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Publiccms
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

publiccms V4.0.202302.e and before is vulnerable to Any File Upload via publiccms/admin/cmsTemplate/saveMetaData

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42523?: publiccms V4.0.202302.e and before is vulnerable to Any File Upload via publiccms/admin/cmsTemplate/saveMetaData
How severe is CVE-2024-42523?: CVE-2024-42523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42523?: CVE-2024-42523 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42523?: 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-2024-42523 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42523 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39660.
When was CVE-2024-42523 published?: CVE-2024-42523 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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