Is CVE-2024-7342 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-7342 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-7342 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-7342 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7342?

CVE-2024-7342 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2024-7342

CWE-434Published: August 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Baidu UEditor 1.4.3.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /ueditor/php/controller.php?action=uploadfile&encode=utf-8. The manipulation of the argument upfile leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273273 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7342 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.