CVE-2024-4040
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outside of the VFS Sandbox, bypass authentication to gain administrative access, and perform remote code execution on the server.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 4/24/2024
- Patch Due Date
- 5/1/2024
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 4/22/2024
- Last Modified
- 2/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4040?
A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outside of the VFS Sandbox, bypass authentication to gain administrative access, and perform remote code execution on the server.
Is CVE-2024-4040 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-4040 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/1/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-4040?
CVE-2024-4040 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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