CVE-2024-57728SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e.
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CISA lists it as known exploited since Apr 24, 2026; federal agencies had to remediate by May 8, 2026, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.
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SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e. zip slip). This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the host in the context of the SimpleHelp server user.
- CVSS
- 7.2 HIGH (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-22
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Apr 24, 2026; federal remediation due May 8, 2026; known ransomware useApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 64.47% (percentile 99)
- Assigned by
- mitre
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Aug 3, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
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