CVE-2024-57546
CVE-2024-57546 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmsimple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-922.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53621
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Cmsimple
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in CMSimple v.5.16 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the validate link function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-57546?
- An issue in CMSimple v.5.16 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the validate link function.
- How severe is CVE-2024-57546?
- CVE-2024-57546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-57546 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-57546?
- CVE-2024-57546 affects Cmsimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-57546?
- 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-2024-57546 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-57546 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53621.
- When was CVE-2024-57546 published?
- CVE-2024-57546 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/h4ckr4v3n/afbb87b5a05f283dbee705709c2769eb
- https://github.com/h4ckr4v3n/cmsimple5.16_research/blob/main/CMSimple%205.16%20Validate%20links%20SSRF.md
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmsimple:cmsimple:5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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