ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Theme Upload
CVE-2024-58295

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Elkarte

Status
Elkarte Forum
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-58295?

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.

Affected Version(s)

ElkArte Forum 1.1.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-58295 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52026
exploit
https://www.elkarte.net/
product
https://github.com/elkarte/Elkarte/releases/download/v1.1...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

tmrswrr
JSON
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CVE-2024-58295 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in ElkArte Forum Product