CVE-2024-24520

Name: CVE-2024-24520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-21T02:52:10.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-24520 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lepton-Cms	Leptoncms	7.0.0

References

http://lepton.comNot Applicable
https://github.com/capture0x/leptoncmsExploit
https://github.com/xF9979/LEPTON-CMSBroken Link
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176647/Lepton-CMS-7.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51949Exploit
http://lepton.comNot Applicable
https://github.com/capture0x/leptoncmsExploit
https://github.com/xF9979/LEPTON-CMSBroken Link
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176647/Lepton-CMS-7.0.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51949Exploit

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24520?

An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.

How severe is CVE-2024-24520?

CVE-2024-24520 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24520?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-24520?

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Source: NVD / NIST