High

Automad arbitrary file upload vulnerability

  • Disclosed: 19.07.2024
  • Updated: 11.10.2026 10:22

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

The malicious file has to be prepared and uploaded manually by the admin. Usually there is only one admin per site and that is the owner.

Affected software

Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.

PlatformPackageVulnerable versionsFixed in
Composer package automad/automad < 2.0.0-alpha.5 2.0.0-alpha.5

References

CVSS score 6.8/10
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-434
Platform
Composer
Package
automad/automad
Disclosed
19.07.2024
Updated
11.10.2026 10:22

Sources and licenses

OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-47mc-qmh2-mqj4 - CC BY 4.0

Vulnerability history: automad/automad

All published vulnerabilities of this package (Composer package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.

Total entries
5
First → latest
02.2023 05.2026
Without a fix
1
Exploited in attacks
0

Severity breakdown

  • High 2
  • Medium 2
  • Low 1

Disclosures per year

  1. 2023: 3
  2. 2024: 1
  3. 2025: 0
  4. 2026: 1
  1. Automad arbitrary file upload vulnerability this entry
    High · 6.8 CVE-2024-40400 < 2.0.0-alpha.5 2.0.0-alpha.5
  2. Medium · 4.3 CVE-2023-7038 < 2.0.0-alpha.1 2.0.0-alpha.1
  3. Low · 3.7 CVE-2023-7037 <= 1.10.9 no fix
  4. Medium · 4.8 CVE-2021-37502 < 1.8.0 1.8.0

Know which vulnerabilities affect your application

With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.

Connect your application
DockRay newsletter

Application security in your inbox

Important vulnerabilities, actionable guidance and practical advice for your applications. Choose your technologies and follow what matters to your project.

  • A daily digest of new vulnerabilities, critical ones included.
  • Notifications about important updates.
  • Practical advice on application security and monitoring.

Leave empty to receive updates for every technology.

Free to subscribe. Unsubscribe with one click in any email.