CVE-2024-42523

Name: CVE-2024-42523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-23T16:15:06.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42523 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. publiccms V4.0.202302.e and before is vulnerable to Any File Upload via publiccms/admin/cmsTemplate/saveMetaData. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

publiccms V4.0.202302.e and before is vulnerable to Any File Upload via publiccms/admin/cmsTemplate/saveMetaData

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

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Publiccms	Publiccms	<= 4.0.202302.e

References

https://gist.github.com/ilikeoyt/3dbbca2679c2551eaaeaea9c83acf1a1Third Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/IADVDMExploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42523?

publiccms V4.0.202302.e and before is vulnerable to Any File Upload via publiccms/admin/cmsTemplate/saveMetaData

How severe is CVE-2024-42523?

CVE-2024-42523 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42523?

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-2024-42523?

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Source: NVD / NIST