CVE-2024-44724: AutoCMS v5.4 was discovered to contain a PHP code injection vulnerability via the txtsite_url parameter at /ad

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44724 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting autocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AutoCMS v5.4 was discovered to contain a PHP code injection vulnerability via the txtsite_url parameter at /admin/site_add.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via injecting a crafted value.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: autocms project

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 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autocms project autocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autocms sudo apt install autocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo apt-mark hold autocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list autocms sudo dnf downgrade autocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add autocms

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-2024-44724?

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

Is CVE-2024-44724 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44724 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-2024-44724 affect?

CVE-2024-44724 affects autocms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). AutoCMS v5.4 was discovered to contain a PHP code injection vulnerability via the txtsite_url parameter at /admin/site_add.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via injecting a crafted value.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44724?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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