CVE-2024-11680
Confirmed PUBLISHEDProjectSend Unauthenticated Configuration Modification
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
ProjectSend versions prior to r1720 are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability. Remote, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests to options.php, enabling unauthorized modification of the application's configuration. Successful exploitation allows attackers to create accounts, upload webshells, and embed malicious JavaScript.
- CVE Published
- Nov 26, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 03, 2024
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 91.6%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| projectsend |
projectsend
|
0 to < r1720 |
Affected |
| ProjectSend |
ProjectSend
|
0 to < r1720 |
Affected |
CVE References
- GitHub — projectsend/projectsend github.com · Patch https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b...
- Third-Party Advisory — synacktiv.com synacktiv.com · Third-Party Advisory https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/synacktiv-proje...
- Third-Party Advisory — vulncheck.com vulncheck.com · Third-Party Advisory https://vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-bypass
- GitHub — rapid7/metasploit-framework github.com · Exploit https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/ex...
- GitHub — projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates github.com · Exploit https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/v...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-12-03 00:00 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-07-14 23:10 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-11680.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-12-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-12-04 18:42:43 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-11680.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-12-04 18:42:43 UTC · 13 stars
This repository contains a Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-11680, a critical vulnerability in ProjectSend r1605 and older versions. The exploit targets an improper authentication flaw due Privilege Misconfiguration issues.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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23:10 UTC 7 days ago23:10 UTC · 7 days ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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18:42 UTC over 1 year ago18:42 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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09:55 UTC over 1 year ago09:55 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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15:03 UTC over 1 year ago15:03 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-11680
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-11680",
"title": "ProjectSend Unauthenticated Configuration Modification",
"affected_vendor": "ProjectSend",
"affected_product": "ProjectSend",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.91559,
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"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
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"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}