Is CVE-2024-2690 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2690 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2690 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2690 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2690?

CVE-2024-2690 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2690

CWE-434Published: March 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /uupdate.php. The manipulation of the argument ima leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257388.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the uupdate.php file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Public exploit information has been disclosed, though it is not currently in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the uupdate.php file and apply any available vendor patches or security updates.

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-2024-2690 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.