CVE-2024-57549

Name: CVE-2024-57549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-27T23:15:10.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-57549 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. CMSimple 5.16 allows the user to read cms source code through manipulation of the file name in the file parameter of a GET request.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMSimple 5.16 allows the user to read cms source code through manipulation of the file name in the file parameter of a GET request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsimple	Cmsimple	5.16

References

https://gist.github.com/h4ckr4v3n/afbb87b5a05f283dbee705709c2769ebThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/h4ckr4v3n/cmsimple5.16_research/blob/main/CMSimple%205.16%20Sensitive%20information%20disclosure.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57549?

CMSimple 5.16 allows the user to read cms source code through manipulation of the file name in the file parameter of a GET request.

How severe is CVE-2024-57549?

CVE-2024-57549 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57549?

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-2024-57549?

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Source: NVD / NIST