CVE-2024-38458

Name: CVE-2024-38458
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-16T15:15:51.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38458 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xenforo	Xenforo	< 2.2.16

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/12Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-1-15-patch-1-2-2-16-patch-2-and-xenforo-media-gallery-2-1-9-2-2-6-released-includes-security-fixes.222133/Patch, Release Notes
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/12Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-1-15-patch-1-2-2-16-patch-2-and-xenforo-media-gallery-2-1-9-2-2-6-released-includes-security-fixes.222133/Patch, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38458?

Xenforo before 2.2.16 allows code injection.

How severe is CVE-2024-38458?

CVE-2024-38458 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38458?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38458?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST