CVE-2024-38458
CVE-2024-38458 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37343
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Xenforo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38458?
- Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38458?
- CVE-2024-38458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-38458 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38458?
- CVE-2024-38458 affects Xenforo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38458?
- 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-2024-38458 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38458 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37343.
- When was CVE-2024-38458 published?
- CVE-2024-38458 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/12
- https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-1-15-patch-1-2-2-16-patch-2-and-xenforo-media-gallery-2-1-9-2-2-6-released-includes-security-fixes.222133/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xenforo:xenforo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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