CVE-2024-11680

9.8 CRITICAL CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: November 26, 2024 Modified: October 31, 2025
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Description

ProjectSend versions prior to r1720 are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability. Remote, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests to options.php, enabling unauthorized modification of the application's configuration. Successful exploitation allows attackers to create accounts, upload webshells, and embed malicious JavaScript.

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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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/projectsend-auth-bypass.yaml
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Broken Link Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b68dd4e60bd53317473744
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-bypass
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/synacktiv-projectsend-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdf
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Mitigation Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-11680
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
93.1%
100th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2024-12-24

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306 CWE-306

Affected Vendors

projectsend

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