CVE-2024-29514: lepton · n/a
Affects leptonSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 69% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Apr 2024
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubzzq66/leptonpkg:github/zzq66/leptonOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-29514, organizations should immediately implement strict file upload validation controls, including whitelisting allowed file types and enforcing server-side checks to reject any executable or script files such as PHP. Employing content-type verification and scanning uploaded files for malicious content can reduce risk. Restrict file upload permissions to the minimum necessary and isolate upload directories from execution privileges by configuring the web server to disallow execution of scripts in upload folders. Implement multi-factor authentication and monitor authentication logs for suspicious access patterns to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regularly audit and rotate credentials associated with lepton instances. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling file upload features if feasible or applying virtual patching via web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block malicious upload attempts. Maintain up-to-date backups and have an incident response plan ready to address potential exploitation. Engage with the vendor for timely patching and monitor security advisories for updates.
Description
File Upload vulnerability in lepton v.7.1.0 allows a remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.