CVE-2024-31022: An issue was discovered in CandyCMS version 1.0.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the i

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-31022 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting candycms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in CandyCMS version 1.0.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the install.php component.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: steve228uk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-08 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

steve228uk candycms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison candycms sudo apt install candycms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold candycms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list candycms sudo dnf downgrade candycms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add candycms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-31022?

candycms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31022 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31022 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-2024-31022 affect?

CVE-2024-31022 affects candycms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in CandyCMS version 1.0.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the install.php component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-31022?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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