Is CVE-2024-2577 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2577 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2577 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2577 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2577?

CVE-2024-2577 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2577

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /update-employee.php. The manipulation of the argument admin_id leads to authorization bypass. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257080.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the update-employee.php file. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is remotely exploitable.

A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the affected file or replace the vulnerable system as no patch is currently available.

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-2024-2577 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.