CVE-2024-44720: SeaCMS v13.1 was discovered to an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the component admin_safe.php.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting seacms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SeaCMS v13.1 was discovered to an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the component admin_safe.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-09-09
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

2024-09-09 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seacms seacms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison seacms sudo apt install seacms=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.1> sudo apt-mark hold seacms

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

dnf --showduplicates list seacms sudo dnf downgrade seacms-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.1> 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-2024-44720?

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

Is CVE-2024-44720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44720 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-2024-44720 affect?

CVE-2024-44720 affects seacms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SeaCMS v13.1 was discovered to an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the component admin_safe.php.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44720?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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