CVE-2024-4040
Confirmed PUBLISHEDUnauthenticated arbitrary file read and remote code execution in CrushFTP
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outside of the VFS Sandbox, bypass authentication to gain administrative access, and perform remote code execution on the server.
- CVE Published
- Apr 22, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Apr 24, 2024
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 99.5%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| crushftp |
crushftp
|
10.0 to < 10.7.1 |
Affected |
| crushftp |
crushftp
|
11.0 to < 11.1.0 |
Affected |
| CrushFTP |
CrushFTP
|
10.0 to < 10.7.1 |
Affected |
| CrushFTP |
CrushFTP
|
11.0 to < 11.1.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Vendor Advisory — crushftp.com crushftp.com · Vendor Advisory https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=Update
- Vendor Advisory — crushftp.com crushftp.com · Vendor Advisory https://www.crushftp.com/crush10wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=Update
- Third-Party Advisory — reddit.com reddit.com · Third-Party Advisory https://www.reddit.com/r/crowdstrike/comments/1c88788/situational_awa...
- Third-Party Advisory — rapid7.com rapid7.com · Third-Party Advisory https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/04/23/etr-unauthenticated-crush...
- GitHub — airbus-cert/CVE-2024-4040 github.com · Exploit https://github.com/airbus-cert/CVE-2024-4040
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- Related — reddit.com reddit.com · Related https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1c850i2/all_versions_...
- Media Coverage — bleepingcomputer.com bleepingcomputer.com · Media Coverage https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crushftp-warns-users-t...
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.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
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 | 2024-04-24 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-08 00:00 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-2024-4040.yaml | Apr 25, 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 2024-04-24 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-05-01 14:42:39 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-4040.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/193917 | Apr 26, 2024 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-05-03 23:29:53 UTC · 8 stars
A server side template injection vulnerability in CrushFTP in all versions before 10.7.1 and 11.1.0 on all platforms allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read files from the filesystem outside of the VFS Sandbox, bypass authentication to gain administrative access, and perform remote code execution on the server.
github · Created 2024-05-01 14:42:39 UTC · 3 stars
github · Created 2024-04-30 13:27:34 UTC · 3 stars
Exploit CrushFTP CVE-2024-4040
github · Created 2024-04-25 19:51:38 UTC · 57 stars
CVE-2024-4040 CrushFTP SSTI LFI & Auth Bypass | Full Server Takeover | Wordlist Support
github · Created 2024-04-25 04:45:38 UTC · 13 stars
github · Created 2024-04-23 09:31:29 UTC · 47 stars
Scanner for CVE-2024-4040
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 10 days ago00:00 UTC · 10 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
-
00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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14:42 UTC about 2 years ago14:42 UTC · about 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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17:45 UTC about 2 years ago17:45 UTC · about 2 years ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC about 2 years ago00:00 UTC · about 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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19:21 UTC about 2 years ago19:21 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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19:08 UTC about 2 years ago19:08 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-4040
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-4040",
"title": "Unauthenticated arbitrary file read and remote code execution in CrushFTP",
"affected_vendor": "CrushFTP",
"affected_product": "CrushFTP",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.99539,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}