CVE-2024-53537: An issue in OpenPanel v0.3.4 to v0.2.1 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal in File Actions of Fi

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-53537 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting openpanel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in OpenPanel v0.3.4 to v0.2.1 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal in File Actions of File Manager.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openpanel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 0.2.1 and <= 0.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openpanel

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openpanel sudo apt install openpanel=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold openpanel

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openpanel sudo dnf downgrade openpanel-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add openpanel

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: OpenPanel 0.3.4 - Directory Traversal

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-2024-53537?

openpanel: upgrade to newer than 0.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53537 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53537 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-2024-53537 affect?

CVE-2024-53537 affects openpanel. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). An issue in OpenPanel v0.3.4 to v0.2.1 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal in File Actions of File Manager.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53537?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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