How severe is CVE-2024-57549?

CVE-2024-57549 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-2024-57549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57549?

CVE-2024-57549 affects Cmsimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57549?

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-2024-57549 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-57549 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53624.

When was CVE-2024-57549 published?

CVE-2024-57549 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-57549

CVE-2024-57549 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53624
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cmsimple
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CMSimple 5.16 allows the user to read cms source code through manipulation of the file name in the file parameter of a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57549?: CMSimple 5.16 allows the user to read cms source code through manipulation of the file name in the file parameter of a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2024-57549?: CVE-2024-57549 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-2024-57549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-57549?: CVE-2024-57549 affects Cmsimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57549?: 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-2024-57549 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-57549 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53624.
When was CVE-2024-57549 published?: CVE-2024-57549 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsimple:cmsimple:5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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