CVE-2024-42718: A path traversal vulnerability in Croogo CMS 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a speci

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-42718 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting croogo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A path traversal vulnerability in Croogo CMS 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted path in the 'edit-file' parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-12-26
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: croogo

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-26 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison croogo sudo apt install croogo=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold croogo

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

dnf --showduplicates list croogo sudo dnf downgrade croogo-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add croogo

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-2024-42718?

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

Is CVE-2024-42718 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42718 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-2024-42718 affect?

CVE-2024-42718 affects croogo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A path traversal vulnerability in Croogo CMS 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a specially crafted path in the 'edit-file' parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42718?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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