CVE-2024-58281

Name: CVE-2024-58281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-10T22:16:19.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-58281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dotclear 2.29 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files through the media upload functionality. Attackers can exploit the file upload process by crafting a PHP shell with a command execution form to gain system access through the uploaded file.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dotclear 2.29 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files through the media upload functionality. Attackers can exploit the file upload process by crafting a PHP shell with a command execution form to gain system access through the uploaded file.

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotclear	Dotclear	2.29

References

https://git.dotclear.org/explore/reposBroken Link
https://github.com/dotclear/dotclear/archive/refs/heads/master.zipProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52037Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dotclear-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-uploadThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/dotclear/dotclear/archive/refs/heads/master.zipProduct

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-58281?

How severe is CVE-2024-58281?

CVE-2024-58281 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-58281?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST