CVE-2024-58280
CVE-2024-58280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmsimple with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-403.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55318
- Weakness: CWE-403
- Affected product: Cmsimple
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CMSimple 5.15 contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to modify file extensions and upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can append ',php' to Extensions_userfiles and upload a shell script to the media directory to execute arbitrary code on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58280?
- CMSimple 5.15 contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to modify file extensions and upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can append ',php' to Extensions_userfiles and upload a shell script to the media directory to execute arbitrary code on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58280?
- CVE-2024-58280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-58280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-58280?
- CVE-2024-58280 affects Cmsimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-58280?
- 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-2024-58280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-58280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55318.
- When was CVE-2024-58280 published?
- CVE-2024-58280 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.cmsimple.org
- https://www.cmsimple.org/downloads_cmsimple50/CMSimple_5-15.zip
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52040
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cmsimple-remote-command-execution-via-extensions-configuration
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmsimple:cmsimple:5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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