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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2024-11-26

Last modified

2026-07-14

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2024-12-03, action due 2024-12-24: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

CWE-306

Affected products

• Projectsend (Projectsend)

References

• https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/projectsend-auth-bypass.yaml
• https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b68dd4e60bd53317473744
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-bypass
• https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/synacktiv-projectsend-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdf
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-11680