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CVE-2024-57726

SimpleHelp Missing Authorization Vulnerability

SimpleHelp SimpleHelpApplications & CMS
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CVSS
9.9Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 24 Apr 2026. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)66.4%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline8 May 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 15 Jan 2025, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 24 Apr 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Scanner templateSimpleHelp <= 5.5.7 - Privilege EscalationNuclei

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Description

SimpleHelp contains a missing authorization vulnerability that could allow low-privileged technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 6