CVE-2024-45398

Name: CVE-2024-45398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T20:15:04.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45398 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions a back end user with access to the file manager can upload malicious files and execute them on the server. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions a back end user with access to the file manager can upload malicious files and execute them on the server. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49, 5.3.15 or 5.4.3. Users unable to update are advised to configure their web server so it does not execute PHP files and other scripts in the Contao file upload directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Contao	Contao	>= 4.0.0, < 4.13.49
Contao	Contao	>= 5.0.0, < 5.3.15
Contao	Contao	>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.3

References

https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/remote-command-execution-through-file-uploadsVendor Advisory
https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-vm6r-j788-hjh5Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45398?

How severe is CVE-2024-45398?

CVE-2024-45398 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45398?

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