CVE-2024-50623 kev+ ransomware in the critical feed json
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.21, VLTrader before 5.8.0.21, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.21, there is an unrestricted file upload and download t…
published 2024-10-27 2 y ago modified 2026-10-08 32 d ago also EUVD-2024-45217
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Exploited
- added 2024-12-13, used in ransomware
- epss
- 98.6%
- EPSS 98.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.9%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.21, VLTrader before 5.8.0.21, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.21, there is an unrestricted file upload and download that could lead to remote code execution.
Patch / fix
cisa required action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- cleo harmony 5.8.0.21
- cleo lexicom 5.8.0.21
- cleo vltrader 5.8.0.21
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/multi/http/cleo_rce_cve_2024_55956)
- Added to CISA KEV
- CISA patch deadline
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active
Known exploited
- Added
- 22 mo ago
- Patch by
- 2025-01-03 (22 mo ago)
- Ransomware
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Vendor, product
- Cleo, Multiple Products
- CISA name
- Cleo Multiple Products Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Active, exploited in the wild
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 3 mo ago
Exploit prediction
98.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/multi/http/cleo_rce_cve_2024_55956 Cleo LexiCom, VLTrader, and Harmony Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2024-12-09
- Nuclei template Cleo Harmony < 5.8.0.21 - Arbitary File Read nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
-
support.cleo.com
/hc/en-us/articles/27140294267799-Cleo-Product-Security-Advisory
vendor-advisory
-
cisa.gov
/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-50623
government-resource, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2024-50623
- NVD CVE-2024-50623
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