Path Traversal in Simple-help Simplehelp

CVE-2024-57728

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 t…

EPSS: 0.070 (93.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57728?
CVE-2024-57728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple-help Simplehelp, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-01-15.
How severe is CVE-2024-57728?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-57728 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-57728 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-04-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.