CVE-2024-58279
CVE-2024-58279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apprain 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55319
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Apprain
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
appRain CMF 4.0.5 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows administrative users to upload malicious PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Attackers can leverage authenticated access to generate a web shell with command execution capabilities by uploading a crafted PHP file to the site's uploads directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58279?
- appRain CMF 4.0.5 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows administrative users to upload malicious PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Attackers can leverage authenticated access to generate a web shell with command execution capabilities by uploading a crafted PHP file to the site's uploads directory.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58279?
- CVE-2024-58279 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-2024-58279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-58279?
- CVE-2024-58279 affects Apprain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-58279?
- 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-2024-58279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-58279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55319.
- When was CVE-2024-58279 published?
- CVE-2024-58279 was published on 2025-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/apprain/apprain/archive/refs/tags/v4.0.5.zip
- https://www.apprain.org
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52041
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/apprain-cmf-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-filemanager-upload
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apprain:apprain:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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