CVE-2024-40544 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Jul 2024 Updated 26 Mar 2025

An attacker can exploit an SSRF vulnerability in PublicCMS to interact with internal systems or bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-40544?

CVE-2024-40544 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /admin/#maintenance_sysTask/edit.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40544?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Publiccms Publiccms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40544?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2024-40544 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40544 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fm69-w7g9-r3fg.