CVE-2024-40524: xmind2testcase · Directory Traversal
Affects xmind2testcaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% 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 15 Jul 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
PyPIxmind2testcasepkg:pypi/xmind2testcaseOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-40524, organizations should immediately restrict access to the xmind2testcase webtool component by implementing network-level controls such as firewalls or VPNs to limit exposure to trusted users only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block directory traversal patterns in HTTP requests targeting the application.py endpoint. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all file path parameters to prevent traversal sequences (e.g., ../). Monitor logs for suspicious access attempts indicative of traversal attacks. If possible, isolate the affected application in a segmented network zone to reduce potential impact. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available. In the interim, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable webtool component if it is not essential for operations. Regularly back up critical data and maintain incident response readiness to quickly address any exploitation attempts.
Description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in xmind2testcase v.1.5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the webtool\application.py component.