HIGH CVSS 8.5
Published: 2024-07-22

CVE-2024-38755

designinvento directorypress Security Advisory (CVE-2024-38755)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-38755 impacting designinvento directorypress. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through 3.6.10.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product designinvento / directorypress
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-38755 impacting designinvento directorypress.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-38755.yaml
id: cve-2024-38755

info:
  name: designinvento directorypress - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-38755 affecting designinvento directorypress.
    Evaluation: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress allows SQ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-38755
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 8.5
    cve-id: CVE-2024-38755
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2024-38755,designinvento,directorypress,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "directorypress"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-38755.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-38755
# Target: designinvento directorypress | CVSS: 8.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-38755 (designinvento directorypress)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against designinvento directorypress scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-38755.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-38755
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install directorypress 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade directorypress 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update directorypress

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i directorypress 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i directorypress

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-38755 in designinvento directorypress?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update designinvento directorypress packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-38755?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-38755?

CVE-2024-38755 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-38755
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor designinvento
Product directorypress
Published 2024-07-22
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L