CVE-2024-50623 (GCVE-0-2024-50623)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-27 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-21 22:55
VLAI? CISA KEV
Summary
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.21, VLTrader before 5.8.0.21, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.21, there is an unrestricted file upload and download that could lead to remote code execution.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
CISA KEV
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 13ba7b76-4ab9-4563-890b-8e54d0fa4e13

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2024-50623

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2024-12-13 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2024-12-13
Asserted: 2024-12-13
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: Cleo Multiple Products Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability | Affected: Cleo / Multiple Products | Description: Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom, which are managed file transfer products, contain an unrestricted file upload and download vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution with elevated privileges. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2025-01-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://support.cleo.com/hc/en-us/articles/28408134019735-Cleo-Product-Security-Update ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50623
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-434
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Multiple Products
Due Date 2025-01-03
Date Added 2024-12-13
Vendorproject Cleo
Vulnerabilityname Cleo Multiple Products Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Known
References
Created: 2026-02-02 12:26 UTC | Updated: 2026-02-02 12:26 UTC
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