CVE-2024-42636Network attack vector

Authenticated command execution via file manager new-file action

Published Aug 23, 2024 · Updated Aug 23, 2024

Command injection in DedeCMS 5.7.115 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through its administrative file manager. Public records identify the file_manage_view.php new-file action and activepath parameter but do not disclose the exact unsafe operation that produces command execution. High-privilege backend access is required; successful exploitation can read or alter hosted data and interrupt the service.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability0.86%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in DedeCMS 5.7.115 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through its administrative file manager. Public records identify the file_manage_view.php new-file action and activepath parameter but do not disclose the exact unsafe operation that produces command execution. High-privilege backend access is required; successful exploitation can read or alter hosted data and interrupt the service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-42636
Published
Aug 23, 2024
Updated
Aug 23, 2024
Vendor
Shanghai Zhuozhuo Network Technology Co., Ltd. (DesDev)
Product
DedeCMS
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 23, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 23, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.7.115

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Shanghai Zhuozhuo Network Technology Co., Ltd. (DesDev) · DedeCMSversion=5.7.115

Published CVSS scores

7.2CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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