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CVE-2024-57728

SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability

SimpleHelp SimpleHelpApplications & CMS
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CVSS
7.2High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 24 Apr 2026. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)64.5%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 - Arbitrary File UploadNuclei

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Description

SimpleHelp contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e. zip slip). This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the host in the context of the SimpleHelp server user.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 6