How severe is CVE-2024-7729?

CVE-2024-7729 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-2024-7729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7729?

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-2024-7729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48606.

When was CVE-2024-7729 published?

CVE-2024-7729 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7729

CVE-2024-7729 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48606
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CAYIN Technology CMS lacks proper access control, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary CGI files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7729?: The CAYIN Technology CMS lacks proper access control, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary CGI files.
How severe is CVE-2024-7729?: CVE-2024-7729 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-2024-7729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7729?: 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-2024-7729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48606.
When was CVE-2024-7729 published?: CVE-2024-7729 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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