How severe is CVE-2024-45604?

CVE-2024-45604 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45604?

CVE-2024-45604 affects Contao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45604?

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

Does CVE-2024-45604 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45604 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2711.

When was CVE-2024-45604 published?

CVE-2024-45604 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45604

CVE-2024-45604 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contao 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2711
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Contao
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45604?: Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-45604?: CVE-2024-45604 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45604?: CVE-2024-45604 affects Contao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45604 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45604 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2711.
When was CVE-2024-45604 published?: CVE-2024-45604 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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