CVE-2024-25291
CWE-94Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Deskfiler v1.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted plugin.
Risk Analysis
Deskfiler 1.2.3 allows remote code execution through the upload of a crafted plugin. This critical vulnerability provides a direct path for attackers to gain control over the application.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update to a patched version of Deskfiler and restrict plugin upload capabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-25291 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-2024-25291 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts