Is CVE-2024-0525 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0525 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0525 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0525 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0525?

CVE-2024-0525 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0525

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /pages/long_s_short.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument longurl leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250695. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

CXBSoft Url-shorting is vulnerable to SQL injection through the longurl argument in the long_s_short.php file. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries and is rated 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

Apply available security updates. Ensure all user inputs are sanitized before being used in database 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-2024-0525 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.