CVE-2024-24520

HIGH

Lepton CMS 7.0.0 - Remote Code Execution via Upgrade.php Language Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2024-24520. PoCs published by tmrswrr.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an authenticated RCE in LeptonCMS 7.0.0 by uploading a malicious PHP file via the Languages module. The PoC uses a simple system command injection to execute 'id' and verify code execution.

Description

An issue in Lepton CMS v.7.0.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upgrade.php file in the languages place.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by tmrswrr · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51949

This exploit demonstrates an authenticated RCE in LeptonCMS 7.0.0 by uploading a malicious PHP file via the Languages module. The PoC uses a simple system command injection to execute 'id' and verify code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: LeptonCMS 7.0.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin credentials · Access to the Languages module
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 39.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
lepton-cms/leptoncms 7.0.0
Published Mar 21, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026