CVE-2024-0864
CWE-434Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Enabling Simple Ajax Uploader plugin included in Laragon open-source software allows for a remote code execution (RCE) attack via an improper input validation in a file_upload.php file which serves as an example.
By default, Laragon is not vulnerable until a user decides to use the aforementioned plugin.
Risk Analysis
The Simple Ajax Uploader plugin in Laragon is vulnerable to remote code execution due to improper input validation. The vulnerability is only active if the specific plugin is enabled.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Disable the Simple Ajax Uploader plugin if it is not required for operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0864 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-0864 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts