CVE-2024-57728: SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability

Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 24 Apr 2026. Vendor: SimpleHelp . Product: SimpleHelp.

SimpleHelp contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows admin users to upload arbitrary files anywhere on the file system by uploading a crafted zip file (i.e. zip slip). This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the host in the context of the SimpleHelp server user.

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. (due 08 May 2026)