CVE-2024-57968
Published: March 10, 2025
Official Description
Advantive VeraCore contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload files to unintended folders via upload.apsx.
CISA KEV Advisory
Advantive VeraCore Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability
Advantive VeraCore contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload files to unintended folders via upload.apsx.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Advantive VeraCore allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload files to unintended folders. With confirmed exploitation in the wild and an EPSS score of 0.25135, this flaw presents a critical risk for arbitrary file placement and potential further compromise. Immediate action is required.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication.
Apply all available security updates for Advantive VeraCore. Implement strict file upload validation and secure directory permissions to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-57968 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-57968 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-57968 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1