CVE-2024-58279: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in apprain appRain CMF
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-58279 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in appRain CMF 4.0.5. The issue arises from unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, specifically allowing administrative users to upload crafted PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Exploiting this vulnerability enables attackers with administrative privileges to upload a web shell, resulting in full command execution on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary code on the server by uploading malicious PHP files. This can lead to complete compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized control and potential data breaches. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required beyond authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor upload endpoints for suspicious activity. Consider implementing additional file upload validation and restrictions to prevent uploading executable files.
CVE-2024-58279: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in apprain appRain CMF
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-58279 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in appRain CMF 4.0.5. The issue arises from unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, specifically allowing administrative users to upload crafted PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Exploiting this vulnerability enables attackers with administrative privileges to upload a web shell, resulting in full command execution on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary code on the server by uploading malicious PHP files. This can lead to complete compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized control and potential data breaches. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.6, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required beyond authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor upload endpoints for suspicious activity. Consider implementing additional file upload validation and restrictions to prevent uploading executable files.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-10T14:35:24.454Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6939e5605ab76fdc5f2656e3
Added to database: 12/10/2025, 21:25:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 09:47:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 225
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