CVE-2024-42780: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Aug 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
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-42780, organizations should immediately implement strict server-side validation of all uploaded files. This includes enforcing whitelist-based file type restrictions, rejecting any files that are not explicitly allowed (e.g., only permitting image or audio file formats). Additionally, inspect file contents to detect and block files containing executable code or PHP tags. Disable execution permissions on directories used for file uploads to prevent execution of malicious scripts. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block suspicious upload attempts targeting the /music/ajax.php?action=save_genre endpoint. Monitor server logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to file uploads. If possible, isolate the music management system in a segmented network zone to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. Regularly back up data and verify the integrity of backups. Engage with the vendor or community for updates and patches. Finally, conduct security assessments and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.
Description
An Unrestricted file upload vulnerability was found in "/music/ajax.php?action=save_genre" in Kashipara Music Management System v1.0. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.