Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2024-57726
SimpleHelp Missing Authorization Vulnerability
SimpleHelp SimpleHelp
SimpleHelp remote support software v5.5.7 and before has a vulnerability that allows low-privileges technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.
CVSS Score
9.9
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
39%
Riskier than 97% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Confirmed in the wild
Used in ransomware campaigns
Remediation
Patch available
Federal deadline 2026-05-08
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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-05-08.
5 articles across 4 outlets · first covered Apr 24, 2026 · latest Apr 25, 2026
Coverage timeline
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CISA Adds KEV Entries for Samsung, SimpleHelp, DLink Flawssecurityaffairs.com · Apr 25, 2026
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CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadlinethehackernews.com · Apr 25, 2026
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CISA Adds Four New KEV Flaws, Urges Immediate Patchingwww.cisa.gov · Apr 24, 2026
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CISA flags SimpleHelp bug letting techs become adminswww.cisa.gov · Apr 24, 2026
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CISA flags SimpleHelp bug letting techs become adminscisa.gov · Apr 24, 2026