CVE-2024-44542: SQL Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 66% 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 18 Sep 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
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-44542, organizations should first verify if they are running todesk version 1.1 and restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint (/todesk.com/news.html) via network controls such as firewalls or access control lists. Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL Injection payloads targeting the specific parameter can provide immediate protection. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level to reject malicious input before it reaches the database. Monitoring logs for unusual query patterns or error messages related to SQL Injection attempts is critical for early detection. Until an official patch is released, consider isolating or limiting the use of todesk in sensitive environments. Additionally, conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on injection flaws. Organizations should subscribe to vendor advisories for prompt updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. Employing least privilege principles for database accounts used by todesk can reduce the potential damage from exploitation.
Description
SQL Injection vulnerability in todesk v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the /todesk.com/news.html parameter.