How severe is CVE-2024-6940?

CVE-2024-6940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-6940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6940?

CVE-2024-6940 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47926.

When was CVE-2024-6940 published?

CVE-2024-6940 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6940

CVE-2024-6940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dedecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47926
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Dedecms
Published: 2024-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in DedeCMS 5.7.114. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file article_template_rand.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271995. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6940?: A vulnerability was found in DedeCMS 5.7.114. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file article_template_rand.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271995. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-6940?: CVE-2024-6940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6940?: CVE-2024-6940 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47926.
When was CVE-2024-6940 published?: CVE-2024-6940 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dedecms:dedecms:5.7.112:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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