CVE-2024-2053Artica Proxy Vulnerability
The Artica Proxy administrative web application will deserialize arbitrary PHP objects supplied by unauthenticated users and subsequently enable code execution as the "www-data" user.
Published Mar 20, 2024 · Updated Jan 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-2053 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Artica Proxy (Articatech).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 2, 2026. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
45%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Feb 2, 2026
684 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
12
Reports of active use
Description
The Artica Proxy administrative web application will deserialize arbitrary PHP objects supplied by unauthenticated users and subsequently enable code execution as the "www-data" user. This issue was demonstrated on version 4.50 of the The Artica-Proxy administrative web application attempts to prevent local file inclusion.
These protections can be bypassed and arbitrary file requests supplied by unauthenticated users will be returned according to the privileges of the "www-data" user.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 2, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Artica ProxyArticatech | 4.40.000000, 4.50.000000, >= 4.50 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 20, 2024
Last updated
Jan 12, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 2, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitseclists.org · 11
- exploitkorelogic.com · KL-001-2024-001.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Artica Proxy administrative web application will deserialize arbitrary PHP objects supplied by unauthenticated users and subsequently enable code execution as the "www-data" user.
Affected: Artica Proxy (Articatech) versions 4.40.000000, 4.50.000000, >= 4.50. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 2, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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