What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-57549?

CVE-2024-57549 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Which versions of Cmsimple are affected by CVE-2024-57549?

Organizations using CMSimple 5.16 face notable risk from CVE-2024-57549, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-57549?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-57549. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-57549?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Cmsimple CVE-2024-57549

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-01-27 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Cmsimple

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Apr 11, 2025 - 19:04 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 27, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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. Affected products include: Cmsimple.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.