SimpleHelp Path Traversal Vulnerability
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.
- Vendor
- SimpleHelp
- Product
- SimpleHelp
- CVSS
- 7.2
- EPSS (exploit probability)
- 7.0%
- Status
- kevransomware use
- CISA patch-by (BOD 22-01)
- Published
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.
Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-24. Required action per CISA: 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 date: 2026-05-08.
This is an auto-synced KEV catalog record pending a full 0dayNews write-up — see CISA’s KEV catalog and the NVD record linked above for primary sources.