Vulnerability Intelligence Report
SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability
CVE-2024-57728
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.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.2
HIGH
Exploitability:1.3
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:6.98%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-22 ↗CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
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Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | MITRE Corporation · N/A · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2025-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-04T03:56:06 |
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