How severe is CVE-2024-38457?

CVE-2024-38457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38457?

CVE-2024-38457 affects Xenforo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38457?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-38457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37342.

When was CVE-2024-38457 published?

CVE-2024-38457 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38457

CVE-2024-38457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xenforo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37342
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Xenforo
Published: 2024-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows CSRF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38457?: Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows CSRF.
How severe is CVE-2024-38457?: CVE-2024-38457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38457?: CVE-2024-38457 affects Xenforo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38457 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38457 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37342.
When was CVE-2024-38457 published?: CVE-2024-38457 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xenforo:xenforo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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