# Rejetto HTTP File Server Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine · pwn.watch

> Rejetto HTTP File Server contains an improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute commands on the affected system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. Added to the CISA KEV catalog on 2024-07-09. CISA lists known use in ransomware campaigns.

Page: https://pwn.watch/i/rejetto-http-file-server-cve-2024-23692 · generated 2026-10-23T03:14:13.676Z

## Status
- Severity: critical · status: closed · patch: patched
- Product: Rejetto HTTP File Server
- Started: 2024-05-31 · closed: 2024-07-09
- CVEs: CVE-2024-23692
- Affected: See vendor advisory (versions are not listed in the KEV record)
- Fixed in: See vendor advisory linked in sources

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## Updates (newest first)
- 2024-07-09: CISA added CVE-2024-23692 to the KEV catalog (federal deadline 2024-07-30) (https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog)
- 2024-05-31: CVE-2024-23692 published (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23692)

## Fix brief
# Security brief: Rejetto HTTP File Server Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine

Source: https://pwn.watch/i/rejetto-http-file-server-cve-2024-23692 · status: closed (closed Jul 9, 2024) · severity: critical · updated Jul 9, 2024

## Patch status
**PATCHED: fixed releases exist. Upgrade to a fixed version.**

## What it is
Rejetto HTTP File Server contains an improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute commands on the affected system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. Added to the CISA KEV catalog on 2024-07-09. CISA lists known use in ransomware campaigns.

Severity detail: CVSS 9.8 (v3.1, CNA), actively exploited (CISA KEV); known ransomware use

- Product: Rejetto HTTP File Server
- CVE / advisory ids: CVE-2024-23692

## Affected versions
- See vendor advisory (versions are not listed in the KEV record)

## Check whether you're affected
No generic command applies (the product is a hosted service, appliance or desktop app). Check the installed version in its admin UI / About screen and compare with the versions above.

## Fix
Upgrade to one of these fixed versions (or later on the same branch):
- See vendor advisory linked in sources

After upgrading, re-run the checks above and redeploy/restart the affected services.

## Latest updates
- Jul 9, 2024: CISA added CVE-2024-23692 to the KEV catalog (federal deadline 2024-07-30)
- May 31, 2024: CVE-2024-23692 published

## Advisories
- [Rejetto advisory: CVE-2024-23692](https://github.com/rejetto/hfs?tab=readme-ov-file#installation,) (Rejetto)
- [Rejetto advisory: CVE-2024-23692](https://www.rejetto.com/hfs/) (Rejetto)
- [NVD: CVE-2024-23692](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23692) (NVD)
- [CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog) (CISA)

## Caveats
Derived from the CISA KEV JSON feed (catalogVersion 2026.10.21); CVSS from the CVE record (cveawg.mitre.org). startedAt is the CVE publication date when it fell in 2024 before the KEV listing, else the KEV dateAdded; exploitation may have begun earlier. closedAt is the KEV listing date (a fix or mitigation was available then unless noted).

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