Is CVE-2024-0526 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0526 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0526 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0526 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0526?

CVE-2024-0526 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0526

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/short_to_long.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument shorturl leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250696. 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 CXBSoft Url-shorting allows remote attackers to compromise the database via the shorturl argument in short_to_long.php. The flaw 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

Upgrade to a patched version of the software. Use prepared statements for all database interactions.

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-2024-0526 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.