8.6
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2024-58295
ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Theme Upload
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-58295 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update ElkArte Forum to a version that patches the authenticated remote code execution vulnerability.
  • Update ElkArte Forum to a patched version.
  • Remove any malicious themes or uploaded PHP files.
  • Restrict theme installation privileges.
  • Review server logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-434
    Added Reference https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/releases/download/v1.1.9/ElkArte_v1-1-9_install.zip
    Added Reference https://www.elkarte.net/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52026
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elkarte-forum-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-theme-upload
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.6
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