CVE-2024-40744: Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-40744 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting convert forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: convert forms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-04 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

convert forms project convert forms UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 4.4.8

Fixed in: 4.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy convert-forms || rpm -q convert-forms || convert-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade convert-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade convert-forms

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

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

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-40744?

convert forms: upgrade to 4.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40744 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40744 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-2024-40744 affect?

CVE-2024-40744 affects convert forms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40744?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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