CVE-2024-45604: Contao is an Open Source CMS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45604?

contao: upgrade to 4.13.49. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-45604 affect?

CVE-2024-45604 affects contao. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45604?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45604 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting contao. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: contao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-17 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contao contao UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.13.49

Fixed in: 4.13.49

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.13.49 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contao

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contao

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-45604?

contao: upgrade to 4.13.49. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45604 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-2024-45604 affect?

CVE-2024-45604 affects contao. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file selector widget. Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49. There are no known workarounds for t

How urgent is CVE-2024-45604?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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