CVE-2024-40546: PublicCMS · n/a
Affects PublicCMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% 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 12 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubsanluan/PublicCMSpkg:github/sanluan/PublicCMSOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately assess their use of PublicCMS and identify if version 4.0.202302.e or similar vulnerable versions are deployed. In the absence of an official patch, implement strict access controls to limit who can upload files via the /admin/cmsWebFile/save endpoint, ideally restricting it to trusted administrators only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts, focusing on unusual file types or payloads. Validate and sanitize all uploaded files on the server side, enforcing strict file type, size, and content checks. Monitor server logs and network traffic for signs of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected file uploads or execution of unknown scripts. Consider isolating the CMS environment using containerization or sandboxing to limit potential damage. Stay updated with PublicCMS vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once available. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities proactively.
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsWebFile/save of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.