CVE-2024-57547
CVE-2024-57547 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-732.
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-2024-53622
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Cmsimple
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in CMSimple v.5.16 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the Functionality of downloading php backup files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-57547?
- Insecure Permissions vulnerability in CMSimple v.5.16 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the Functionality of downloading php backup files.
- How severe is CVE-2024-57547?
- CVE-2024-57547 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-2024-57547 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-2024-57547?
- CVE-2024-57547 affects Cmsimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-57547?
- 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-2024-57547 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-57547 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53622.
- When was CVE-2024-57547 published?
- CVE-2024-57547 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%20Remote%20Code%20Execution%20via%20backup%20file%20editing.md
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmsimple:cmsimple:5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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