CVE-2024-44542: SQL Injection vulnerability in todesk v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the /todesk

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44542 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting todesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability in todesk v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the /todesk.com/news.html parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-09-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: todesk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

todesk todesk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison todesk sudo apt install todesk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold todesk

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

dnf --showduplicates list todesk sudo dnf downgrade todesk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add todesk

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-2024-44542?

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

Is CVE-2024-44542 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44542 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-2024-44542 affect?

CVE-2024-44542 affects todesk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection vulnerability in todesk v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the /todesk.com/news.html parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44542?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2025-4539 HIGH 7.0 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in Hainan ToDesk 4.7.6.3

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