CVE-2024-40455: An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in ThinkSAAS v3.7 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a cr

Routine

LOW 2.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-40455 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting thinksaas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in ThinkSAAS v3.7 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-07-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thinksaas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-16 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thinksaas thinksaas DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.70

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.70

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.70 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thinksaas sudo apt install thinksaas=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.70> sudo apt-mark hold thinksaas

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

dnf --showduplicates list thinksaas sudo dnf downgrade thinksaas-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.70> sudo dnf versionlock add thinksaas

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-2024-40455?

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

Is CVE-2024-40455 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40455 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-2024-40455 affect?

CVE-2024-40455 affects thinksaas. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in ThinkSAAS v3.7 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40455?

Priority 18/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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