CVE-2024-57727: SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

SimpleHelp remote support software contains multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files from the SimpleHelp host via crafted HTTP requests. These files may include server configuration files and hashed user passwords.

Other sources

SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before is vulnerable to multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that enable unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files from the SimpleHelp host via crafted HTTP requests. These files include server configuration files containing various secrets and hashed user passwords.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected components
Simple-help Simplehelp<5.5.8
SimpleHelp SimpleHelp

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 28, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:49 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:51 PM
Feb 6, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:50 PM
Feb 13, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 27, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:44 PM
May 28, 2025
News Published
via The Register·06:45 AM
News Published
via The Register·06:49 AM
Jun 4, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:06 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:40 PM
Jun 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:55 PM
Apr 6, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:56 PM
Jun 17, 2026
News Published
via Dark Reading·07:46 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·08:45 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57727?

CVE-2024-57727 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57727?

To mitigate CVE-2024-57727, you should upgrade SimpleHelp to version 5.5.8 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-57727 enable?

CVE-2024-57727 can allow attackers to perform path traversal attacks, enabling them to download sensitive files from the server.

4

Which versions of SimpleHelp are affected by CVE-2024-57727?

CVE-2024-57727 affects SimpleHelp versions 5.5.7 and earlier.

5

Can CVE-2024-57727 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2024-57727 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly dangerous.

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