Critical severity9.9CISA KEVNVD Advisory· Published Jan 15, 2025· Updated Apr 24, 2026
CVE-2024-57726
CVE-2024-57726
Description
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:simple-help:simplehelp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:simple-help:simplehelp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <5.5.8
- (no CPE)range: <=5.5.7
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/disclosures/critical-vulnerabilities-in-simplehelp-remote-support-software/nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/ransomware-spotlight/ransomware-spotlight-dragonforcenvdThird Party Advisory
- simple-help.com/kb---security-vulnerabilities-01-2025nvdRelease Notes
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalognvdUS Government Resource
- www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vulnerable-web-facing-assets-in-high-tempo-medusa-ransomware-operations/nvdTechnical Description
News mentions
2- CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal DeadlineThe Hacker News · Apr 25, 2026
- CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to CatalogCISA Alerts