CVE-2024-24520: n/a
An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-24520 is a code injection vulnerability in Lepton CMS version 7.0.0. A local attacker can exploit the upgrade.php file in the languages directory to execute arbitrary code on the system. The vulnerability is due to improper control over code generation (CWE-94). The attack requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction, but can lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application, potentially leading to full system compromise including disclosure, modification, or destruction of data and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the upgrade.php file in the languages directory.
CVE-2024-24520: n/a
Description
An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-24520 is a code injection vulnerability in Lepton CMS version 7.0.0. A local attacker can exploit the upgrade.php file in the languages directory to execute arbitrary code on the system. The vulnerability is due to improper control over code generation (CWE-94). The attack requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction, but can lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application, potentially leading to full system compromise including disclosure, modification, or destruction of data and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the upgrade.php file in the languages directory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d5eb7ef31ef0b570bf2
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:45:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:25:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC
Views: 35
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