CVE-2024-40522: There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-40522 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting seacms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seacms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seacms seacms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison seacms sudo apt install seacms=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.9> sudo apt-mark hold seacms

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

dnf --showduplicates list seacms sudo dnf downgrade seacms-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.9> sudo dnf versionlock add seacms

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-2024-40522?

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

Is CVE-2024-40522 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40522 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-2024-40522 affect?

CVE-2024-40522 affects seacms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. An authenticated attacker can exp

How urgent is CVE-2024-40522?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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