CVE-2024-57726
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CVE-2024-57726 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before has a vulnerability that allows low-privileges technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 9.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before has a vulnerability that allows low-privileges technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple-Help | Simplehelp | < 5.5.8 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-57726US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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