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CVE-2024-50809: SDCMS · OS Command Injection

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:39 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Nov 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

AI-suggested

Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict access to the theme.php file by limiting network exposure using firewalls or access control lists to trusted IP addresses only. 2) Employ a web application firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block command injection patterns targeting theme.php parameters. 3) Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user inputs interacting with theme.php, if custom modifications are possible. 4) Monitor server logs and application logs for unusual command execution attempts or anomalies related to theme.php. 5) Isolate the CMS environment using containerization or network segmentation to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs. 6) Regularly back up CMS data and configurations to enable rapid recovery. 7) Engage with the SDCMS vendor or community to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available. 8) Educate administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation to enhance detection and response capabilities. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the vulnerable component and attack vector specifics.

Description

The theme.php file in SDCMS 2.8 has a command execution vulnerability that allows for the execution of system commands

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