CVE-2024-58279: appRain CMF 4.0.5 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows administrative use

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-58279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting apprain. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

appRain CMF 4.0.5 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows administrative users to upload malicious PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Attackers can leverage authenticated access to generate a web shell with command execution capabilities by uploading a crafted PHP file to the site's uploads directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-12-10
Last modified	2026-09-26

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: apprain

Last updated 2026-09-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-10 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apprain apprain DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apprain || rpm -q apprain || apprain --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apprain sudo apt install apprain=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold apprain

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apprain sudo dnf downgrade apprain-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add apprain

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-58279?

apprain: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-58279 being exploited?

CVE-2024-58279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-58279 affect?

CVE-2024-58279 affects apprain. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). appRain CMF 4.0.5 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows administrative users to upload malicious PHP files through the filemanager upload endpoint. Attackers can leverage authenticated access to generate

How urgent is CVE-2024-58279?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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