How severe is CVE-2024-5262?

CVE-2024-5262 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-2024-5262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5262?

CVE-2024-5262 affects Projectdiscovery Interactsh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5262?

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-2024-5262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2134.

When was CVE-2024-5262 published?

CVE-2024-5262 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5262

CVE-2024-5262 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Projectdiscovery Interactsh 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2134
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Projectdiscovery Interactsh
Published: 2024-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability in smb server in ProjectDiscovery Interactsh allows remote attackers to read/write any files in the directory and subdirectories of where the victim runs interactsh-server via anonymous login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5262?: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability in smb server in ProjectDiscovery Interactsh allows remote attackers to read/write any files in the directory and subdirectories of where the victim runs interactsh-server via anonymous login.
How severe is CVE-2024-5262?: CVE-2024-5262 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-2024-5262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5262?: CVE-2024-5262 affects Projectdiscovery Interactsh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5262?: 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-2024-5262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2134.
When was CVE-2024-5262 published?: CVE-2024-5262 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectdiscovery:interactsh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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