CVE-2024-27622

Name: CVE-2024-27622
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-05T14:15:49.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27622 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. As a result, authenticated users with administrative privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.19
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.21

References

https://github.com/capture0x/CMSMadeSimple/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177241/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.19-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, VDB Entry
https://github.com/capture0x/CMSMadeSimple/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177241/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.19-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, VDB Entry
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/pwning-cmsms-via-user-defined-tags-for-fun-and-learning-cve-2024-27622-27623Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27622?

How severe is CVE-2024-27622?

CVE-2024-27622 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27622?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST