CVE-2024-57728

7.2 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: January 15, 2025 Modified: April 24, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-57728
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vulnerable-web-facing-assets-in-high-tempo-medusa-ransomware-operations/
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Technical Description
https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/ransomware-spotlight/ransomware-spotlight-dragonforce
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
59.3%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2026-05-08

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-22

Affected Vendors

simple-help

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