Is CVE-2024-57728 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-57728 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-24.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-57728?

CVE-2024-57728 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2024-57728?

Patch guidance is available from simple-help security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-57728.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-57728?

1 product: simple-help simplehelp.

Fix CVE-2024-57728 - HIGH simple-help simplehelp

Description

SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e. zip slip). This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the host in the context of the SimpleHelp server user.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-59 CWE-22 · Path Traversal

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SIMPLE-HELP
Published: 1/15/2025
Last Modified: 4/24/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-57728

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