Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-8517?

Affected: SPIP versions 4.3.0, 4.3.1, >= 4.3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-8517 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-8517 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-8517?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-8517?

Fixed versions are available, including SPIP 3.1.4-4~deb9u5ubuntu0.1~esm2, SPIP 3.2.7-1ubuntu0.1+esm2, SPIP 4.3.2+dfsg-1.

How urgently should CVE-2024-8517 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2024-8517

CriticalPublic exploit

SPIP before 4.3.2, 4.2.16, and 4.1.18 is vulnerable to a command injection issue.

Published Sep 6, 2024 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-8517, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-8517

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-8517 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting SPIP.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including SPIP 3.1.4-4~deb9u5ubuntu0.1~esm2, SPIP 3.2.7-1ubuntu0.1+esm2, SPIP 4.3.2+dfsg-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

95%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

SPIP before 4.3.2, 4.2.16, and 4.1.18 is vulnerable to a command injection issue. A remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands by sending a crafted multipart file upload HTTP request.

Affected Products

17 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SPIPSpip	4.3.0, 4.3.1, >= 4.3.0	4.1.18

Patched Releases

SPIP

3.1.4-4~deb9u5ubuntu0.1~esm2, 3.2.7-1ubuntu0.1+esm2, 4.3.2+dfsg-1, 4.1.18

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 6, 2024
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

SPIP before 4.3.2, 4.2.16, and 4.1.18 is vulnerable to a command injection issue.
Affected: SPIP versions 4.3.0, 4.3.1, >= 4.3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including SPIP 3.1.4-4~deb9u5ubuntu0.1~esm2, SPIP 3.2.7-1ubuntu0.1+esm2, SPIP 4.3.2+dfsg-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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