CVE-2024-24725: Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP deserialization attacks via columnOrde

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-24725?

gibbon: upgrade to newer than 26.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-24725 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24725 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-24725 affect?

CVE-2024-24725 affects gibbon. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP deserialization attacks via columnOrder in a POST request to the modules/System%20Admin/import_run.php&type=externalAssessment&step=4 URI.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-24725?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-24725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gibbon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP deserialization attacks via columnOrder in a POST request to the modules/System%20Admin/import_run.php&type=externalAssessment&step=4 URI.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	51.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gibbonedu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-23 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gibbonedu gibbon UPGRADE

Affected: <= 26.0.00

Fixed in: newer than 26.0.00

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gibbon || rpm -q gibbon || gibbon --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 26.0.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gibbon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gibbon

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: Gibbon School Platform Authenticated PHP Deserialization Vulnerability

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-24725?

gibbon: upgrade to newer than 26.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24725 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24725 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-24725 affect?

CVE-2024-24725 affects gibbon. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Gibbon through 26.0.00 allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP deserialization attacks via columnOrder in a POST request to the modules/System%20Admin/import_run.php&type=externalAssessment&step=4 URI.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24725?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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