CVE-2024-11680
ProjectSend Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Critical
EPSS
91.6%
p100
KEV
YES
Dec 3, 2024
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Nov 26, 2024 · Last modified: Jul 14, 2026 · CWE-306
Product
ProjectSend / ProjectSend
Vulnerability
ProjectSend Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Dec 3, 2024
Remediate by
Dec 24, 2024
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
ProjectSend contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enable unauthorized modification of the application's configuration via crafted HTTP requests to options.php. Successful exploitation allows attackers to create accounts, upload webshells, and embed malicious JavaScript.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b68dd4e60bd53317473744 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11680
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.
- github.comhttps://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/projectsend-auth-bypass.yaml
- github.comhttps://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b68dd4e60bd53317473744
- github.comhttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb
- vulncheck.comhttps://vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-bypass
- www.synacktiv.comhttps://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/synacktiv-projectsend-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdf
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-11680