Advantive VeraCore Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability (CVE-2024-57968)

Advantive VeraCore contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload files to unintended folders via upload.apsx.

Published Feb 3, 2025 · Updated May 29, 2026

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Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, with a low-privilege account, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-03-31 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434) vulnerability in Advantive VeraCore. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, a low-privilege authenticated account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running veracore: v < 2024.4.2.1

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://intezer.com/blog/research/xe-group-exploiting-zero-days/

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.