Is CVE-2024-5762 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-5762 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-5762 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-5762 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5762?

CVE-2024-5762 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-5762

CWE-98Published: August 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Zen Cart findPluginAdminPage Local File Inclusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Zen Cart. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the findPluginAdminPage function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data prior to passing it to a PHP include function. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-21408.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-5762 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 8.1.