SimpleHelp - Path Traversal (CVE-2024-57727)

CVE-2024-57727 is a vulnerability in SimpleHelp remote support software that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform path traversal and download arbitrary files from the host system. Successful exploitation can expose sensitive server configuration files, including secrets and hashed user passwords.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of March 2025.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2024-57727 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2024-57727 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Observed exploitation attempts request URLs containing /toolbox-resource/../, used to trigger the path traversal.