Persistent Cross-Site Scripting in Carbon Forum 5.9.0 by Carbon Forum
CVE-2024-58344

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

94cb

Status
Carbon Forum
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-58344?

Carbon Forum version 5.9.0 is susceptible to a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw enables authenticated administrators to insert malicious JavaScript code via the Forum Name field within the dashboard settings. When the malicious script is stored, it can be executed in the browsers of all users visiting the forum, leading to potential session hijacking and unauthorized data theft. Protection and immediate remediation are essential to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Carbon Forum 5.9.0

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-2024-58344 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52043
exploit
https://www.94cb.com/
product
https://github.com/lincanbin/Carbon-Forum
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Chokri Hammedi
.