CVE-2024-58344

CVE-2024-58344 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

Carbon Forum 5.9.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript code through the Forum Name field in dashboard settings. Attackers with admin privileges can store JavaScript payloads in the Forum Name field that execute in the browsers of all users visiting the forum, enabling session hijacking and data theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-58344?
Carbon Forum 5.9.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript code through the Forum Name field in dashboard settings. Attackers with admin privileges can store JavaScript payloads in the Forum Name field that execute in the browsers of all users visiting the forum, enabling session hijacking and data theft.
How severe is CVE-2024-58344?
CVE-2024-58344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-58344 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-58344?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-58344 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-58344 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55555.
When was CVE-2024-58344 published?
CVE-2024-58344 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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