CVE-2024-57726

SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before has a vulnerability that allows low-privileges technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.

CVSS v3 9.9 CRITICAL

9.9^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025#security-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-5-5-7-and-earlier	Release Notes
https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:simple-help:simplehelp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-01-15 23:15

Updated : 2025-01-31 21:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-57726

Mitre link : CVE-2024-57726

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-57726

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Products Affected

simple-help

simplehelp

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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