CVE-2024-44871: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/index.php of moziloCMS v3.0 allows attackers to

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44871 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting mozilocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/index.php of moziloCMS v3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
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	16.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-09-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mozilo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilo mozilocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mozilocms sudo apt install mozilocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold mozilocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list mozilocms sudo dnf downgrade mozilocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mozilocms

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MoziloCMS 3.0 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)

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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-2024-44871?

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

Is CVE-2024-44871 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44871 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-2024-44871 affect?

CVE-2024-44871 affects mozilocms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/index.php of moziloCMS v3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44871?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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