Is CVE-2024-2574 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2574 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2574 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2574 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2574?

CVE-2024-2574 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2574

CWE-639Published: March 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /edit-task.php. The manipulation of the argument task_id leads to authorization bypass. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-257077 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The edit-task.php file in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

A public exploit has been disclosed, but the vulnerability is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply strict input validation and access control checks to the affected script.

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-2024-2574 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.