IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-23692|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Rejetto HTTP File Server Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine Vulnerability

Rejetto HTTP File Server contains an improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute commands on the affected system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.

Published May 31, 2024 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-07-30 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-1336) (CWE-1336) vulnerability in Rejetto HTTP File Server. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running http file server: v ≤ 2.4
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/19240

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 or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/19240
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23692
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-23692
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