How severe is CVE-2024-5415?

CVE-2024-5415 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-5415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5415?

CVE-2024-5415 affects Phpmybackuppro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5415?

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-2024-5415 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5415 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46637.

When was CVE-2024-5415 published?

CVE-2024-5415 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5415

CVE-2024-5415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmybackuppro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46637
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpmybackuppro
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability have been discovered in PhpMyBackupPro affecting version 2.3 that could allow an attacker to execute XSS through /phpmybackuppro/backup.php, 'comments' and 'db' parameters. This vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to create a specially crafted URL and send it to a victim to retrieve their session details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5415?: A vulnerability have been discovered in PhpMyBackupPro affecting version 2.3 that could allow an attacker to execute XSS through /phpmybackuppro/backup.php, 'comments' and 'db' parameters. This vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to create a specially crafted URL and send it to a victim to retrieve their session details.
How severe is CVE-2024-5415?: CVE-2024-5415 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-5415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5415?: CVE-2024-5415 affects Phpmybackuppro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5415?: 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-2024-5415 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5415 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46637.
When was CVE-2024-5415 published?: CVE-2024-5415 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-phpmybackuppro

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmybackuppro:phpmybackuppro:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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