Is CVE-2024-0524 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0524 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0524 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0524 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0524?

CVE-2024-0524 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0524

CWE-89Published: January 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument url leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-250694 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability in the index.php file of CXBSoft Url-shorting allows remote attackers to compromise the application via the url argument. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest software version. Implement robust input validation and use parameterized queries.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0524 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.