CVE-2024-57728 CISA KEV · Actively exploitedLinked to ransomware

Path traversal in N/a

CVSS score

7.2

EPSS probability

%64.7

Risk score

9.3

Published

1 y ago

Overview Public Exploits (1)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Mitigation available

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2024-57728 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e. zip slip). This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the host in the context of the SimpleHelp server user.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-57728 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	n/a	n/a	View
2	SimpleHelp	SimpleHelp	View

Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 2

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
7.2	CVSS V3_1	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	CVE ADP

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Workaround

Resmî yama doğrulanamadı; geçici azaltım veya workaround mevcut.

canonical

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.

Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2024-57728 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-57728 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-57728 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsHigh

UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/vendor-advisory https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earliervendor-advisory CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalogkev

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.2 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

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

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredHigh privileges

User InteractionNone required

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)None

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

Geçici çözüm

Resmî yama doğrulanamadı; geçici azaltım veya workaround mevcut.

Follow the vendor

n/a

SimpleHelp

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-22

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