CVE-2024-8880
CVE-2024-8880 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Playsms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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 5.6)
- CVSS v2: 5.1
- CVSS v4: 6.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49452
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Playsms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in playSMS 1.4.4/1.4.5/1.4.6/1.4.7. Affected is an unknown function of the file /playsms/index.php?app=main&inc=core_auth&route=forgot&op=forgot of the component Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument username/email/captcha leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The project maintainer was informed early about the issue. Investigation shows that playSMS up to 1.4.3 contained a fix but later versions re-introduced the flaw. As long as the latest version of the playsms/tpl package is used, the software is not affected. Version >=1.4.4 shall fix this issue for sure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8880?
- A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in playSMS 1.4.4/1.4.5/1.4.6/1.4.7. Affected is an unknown function of the file /playsms/index.php?app=main&inc=core_auth&route=forgot&op=forgot of the component Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument username/email/captcha leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The project maintainer was informed early about the issue. Investigation shows that playSMS up to 1.4.3 contained a fix but later versions re-introduced the flaw. As long as the latest version of the playsms/tpl package is used, the software is not affected. Version >=1.4.4 shall fix this issue for sure.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8880?
- CVE-2024-8880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-8880 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8880?
- CVE-2024-8880 primarily affects Playsms. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8880?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-8880 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8880 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49452.
- When was CVE-2024-8880 published?
- CVE-2024-8880 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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