Is CVE-2024-8880 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8880 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8880 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-8880 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8880?

CVE-2024-8880 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-8880

CWE-94Published: September 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in playSMS 1.4.4/1.4.5/1.4.6/1.4.7. Affected is an unknown function of the file /playsms/index.php?app=main&inc=core_auth&route=forgot&op=forgot of the component Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument username/email/captcha leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The project maintainer was informed early about the issue. Investigation shows that playSMS up to 1.4.3 contained a fix but later versions re-introduced the flaw. As long as the latest version of the playsms/tpl package is used, the software is not affected. Version >=1.4.4 shall fix this issue for sure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8880 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.