CVE-2024-58295: ElkArte Forum · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects ElkArte ForumSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubelkarte/ElkArtepkg:github/elkarte/ElkArteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict access to the ElkArte Forum administrative interface using network-level controls such as VPNs or IP whitelisting to limit administrator login exposure. 2. Enforce strong, multi-factor authentication for all administrator accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3. Monitor and audit all theme installation activities and uploaded files for suspicious content or unexpected file types. 4. If possible, disable the theme installation feature temporarily until a patch or update is available. 5. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block attempts to upload or access PHP files in theme directories. 6. Run the ElkArte Forum application in a sandboxed or containerized environment with minimal privileges to limit the impact of potential code execution. 7. Regularly back up forum data and server configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 8. Stay informed about vendor updates and apply patches as soon as they are released. 9. Conduct internal security awareness training for administrators to recognize phishing or social engineering attempts that could lead to credential theft. 10. Review and harden server configurations to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts in upload directories.
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.