CVE-2024-27480: vvvebjs · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects vvvebjsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npmgivanz/vvvebjspkg:npm/givanz/vvvebjsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately audit all web applications using VvvebJs 1.7.2 to identify exposure to the vulnerable file upload functionality.
- Disable file upload features in VvvebJs if they are not essential to the application’s operation.
- Implement strict server-side validation of uploaded files, including checking file type, size, and content signatures to prevent malicious files.
- Employ allow-listing of acceptable file extensions and reject all others.
- Use sandboxing or isolated environments to handle file uploads, preventing direct execution on production servers.
- Monitor web server logs and network traffic for unusual upload patterns or execution attempts.
- Apply web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious upload requests.
- Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation of file upload vulnerabilities.
- Stay alert for official patches or updates from the VvvebJs maintainers and apply them promptly once available.
- Educate developers and administrators about secure file handling practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Description
givanz VvvebJs 1.7.2 is vulnerable to Insecure File Upload.