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CVE-2024-54724: PHPYun before 7.0.2 is vulnerable to code execution through backdoor-restricted arbitrary file writing and...

PHPYun before 7.0.2 is vulnerable to code execution through backdoor-restricted arbitrary file writing and file inclusion.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysiscritical

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

PHPYun installations older than 7.0.2 may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code by abusing arbitrary file writing and file inclusion. That can mean full compromise of the web application and underlying data. The source bundle does not confirm active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent for any internet-facing PHPYun deployment. The potential impact is full application compromise, but evidence of active exploitation is not provided in the bundle.

Technical view

The CVE describes PHPYun before 7.0.2 as vulnerable to code execution via backdoor-restricted arbitrary file write and file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. CWE-94 is listed.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running PHPYun before 7.0.2, especially internet-facing deployments. The CVE record’s structured affected fields are incomplete, so asset owners should verify product and version locally.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not include CISA KEV status and marks KEV as false. It lists a public GitHub reference, but no provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Affected-product metadata is incomplete in the CVE record, though the description names PHPYun before 7.0.2. Do not assume exploit activity. Prioritize version confirmation, file-integrity review, and vendor guidance validation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all PHPYun instances and their exact versions.
  • Upgrade PHPYun to 7.0.2 or later if vendor guidance confirms it is fixed.
  • If immediate upgrade is unavailable, restrict external access to PHPYun.
  • Review vendor advisories before applying compensating controls.
  • Preserve logs before remediation if compromise is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each PHPYun deployment is below 7.0.2.
  • Check web roots for unexpected new or modified files.
  • Review server logs for suspicious file write or inclusion activity.
  • Verify no unknown administrative accounts or web-accessible scripts exist.
  • Retest after upgrade or access restriction.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context

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ATT&CK lookup starting points

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-94: Code execution behavior lookup

Code execution and unsafe deserialization weaknesses often justify reviewing execution behavior and process telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.

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Execution behavior lookup

The CVE wording references code or command execution, so execution technique review may help defensive triage. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.

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description · low confidence lookup

File access behavior lookup

The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.

Open ATT&CK lookup
cve · low confidence lookup

CVE-2024-54724 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-54724Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-94 · source CWE mapping

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.