CVE-2024-40400: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to exec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-40400?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-40400 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40400 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-2024-40400 affect?

CVE-2024-40400 affects automad. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-40400?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-40400 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting automad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: automad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-19 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automad automad UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.10.9 · 2.0.0 alpha1 · 2.0.0 alpha2 · 2.0.0 alpha3 · 2.0.0 alpha4

Fixed in: newer than 1.10.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.10.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automad

Note

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

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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-2024-40400?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40400 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40400 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-2024-40400 affect?

CVE-2024-40400 affects automad. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40400?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2023-7036 MEDIUM 4.7 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9
CVE-2023-7035 LOW 2.4 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic

References

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