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CVE-2024-38458VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-38458: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 2.2.16 : patch affected systems soon.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2.2.16
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Jun 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-38458, organizations should immediately upgrade XenForo installations to version 2.2.16 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed. If immediate upgrading is not feasible, implement strict network segmentation to limit access to the XenForo server, restricting it to trusted users and IP addresses. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns indicative of code injection attempts. Regularly audit and monitor server logs for unusual activity or unauthorized code execution attempts. Enforce the principle of least privilege for all user accounts, minimizing the number of users with elevated permissions. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing post-patching to ensure the vulnerability is fully mitigated. Additionally, maintain up-to-date backups of forum data to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. Educate administrators on secure configuration practices and the importance of timely patch management.

Description

Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.

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