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CVE-2024-29661: DedeCMS · A File Upload

Affects DedeCMSSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Apr 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubysl1415926/DedeCMSpkg:github/ysl1415926/DedeCMSOther threatsAffected
  • =5.7
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-29661, organizations should immediately implement strict server-side validation of all uploaded files, ensuring only allowed file types and content are accepted. Employing file type verification beyond file extensions, such as MIME type checks and content inspection, is essential. Restrict upload directories with proper permissions to prevent execution of uploaded files. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious upload attempts. Monitor server logs for unusual file upload activity and anomalous behavior. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling file upload functionality if not critical or applying temporary access controls to limit exposure. Regularly update and audit DedeCMS installations and maintain backups to enable recovery from potential compromises. Engage with the vendor or community for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct penetration testing to identify similar weaknesses in other web applications.

Description

A File Upload vulnerability in DedeCMS v5.7 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

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