CVE-2024-55956
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.24, VLTrader before 5.8.0.24, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.24, an unauthenticated user can import and execute arbitrary Bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Cleo Multiple Products Unauthenticated File Upload Vulnerability
Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom, which are managed file transfer products, contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated user to import and execute arbitrary bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-01-07
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
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| CVE-2024-3400 | Critical | 10.0 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2024-21887 | Critical | 9.1 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2023-1671 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-1389 | High | 8.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2021-1498 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2012-1823 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-11-04.