ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2024-57726: SimpleHelp Missing Authorization Vulnerability

Facts
VendorSimpleHelp
ProductSimpleHelp
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV24 Apr 2026
CISA federal deadline8 May 2026
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-862

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

SimpleHelp contains a missing authorization vulnerability that could allow low-privileged technicians to create API keys with excessive permissions. These API keys can be used to escalate privileges to the server admin role.

SOURCES

Other SimpleHelp flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.