Known Exploited Vulnerability
7.5
HIGH
CVE-2024-57727
SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description

SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before is vulnerable to multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that enable unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files from the SimpleHelp host via crafted HTTP requests. These files include server configuration files containing various secrets and hashed user passwords.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 15, 2025, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 14, 2025, 2 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

SimpleHelp remote support software contains multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files from the SimpleHelp host via crafted HTTP requests. These files may include server configuration files and hashed user passwords.

Required Action :

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes :

"https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57727

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-57727 has a 3 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-57727 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Simple-help simplehelp
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-57727.

URL Resource
https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier Release Notes
https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/ Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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CVE-2024-57727

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Born at : Nov. 27, 2020, 8:35 p.m. This repo has been linked 28 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-57727 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Hacker News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [10 February]

Cybersecurity / Weekly Recap In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud storage bucket—each one se ... Read more

Published Date: Feb 10, 2025 (1 week, 4 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Hackers Exploiting SimpleHelp RMM Flaws for Persistent Access and Ransomware

Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence Threat actors have been observed exploiting recently disclosed security flaws in SimpleHelp's Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software as a precursor for wha ... Read more

Published Date: Feb 07, 2025 (2 weeks, 1 day ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Hackers exploit SimpleHelp RMM flaws to deploy Sliver malware

Hackers are targeting vulnerable SimpleHelp RMM clients to create administrator accounts, drop backdoors, and potentially lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks. The flaws are tracked as CVE-2024-5 ... Read more

Published Date: Feb 06, 2025 (2 weeks, 1 day ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Hackers exploiting flaws in SimpleHelp RMM to breach networks

Hackers are believed to be exploiting recently fixed SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software vulnerabilities to gain initial access to target networks. The flaws, tracked as CVE-202 ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 28, 2025 (3 weeks, 3 days ago)
  • Help Net Security
Critical SimpleHelp vulnerabilities fixed, update your server instances!

If you’re an organization using SimpleHelp for your remote IT support/access needs, you should update or patch your server installation without delay, to fix security vulnerabilities that may be explo ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 16, 2025 (1 month ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-57727 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Feb. 14, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Date Added 2025-02-13
    Added Due Date 2025-03-06
    Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    Added Vulnerability Name SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 31, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-22
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE NIST CWE-22
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:simple-help:simplehelp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.5.8
    Changed Reference Type https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier No Types Assigned https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier Release Notes
    Changed Reference Type https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/ No Types Assigned https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/ Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before is vulnerable to multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that enable unauthenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files from the SimpleHelp host via crafted HTTP requests. These files include server configuration files containing various secrets and hashed user passwords.
    Added Reference https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier
    Added Reference https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-57727 is associated with the following CWEs:

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