CVE-2024-58295 ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Theme Upload
Authenticated administrators can upload malicious PHP files via theme installation, leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-58295?
CVE-2024-58295 is a high-severity vulnerability in ElkArte Forum, published on 11 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the theme installation process. Attackers can upload a ZIP archive with a PHP file containing system commands, which can then be executed by accessing the uploaded file in the theme directory.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-58295?
How do I fix CVE-2024-58295?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-58295 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-58295 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-58295 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p578-g79h-p2x6.