CVE-2024-58281: Dotclear 2.29 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload mal

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-58281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dotclear. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-12-10
Last modified	2026-09-26

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: dotclear

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

dotclear dotclear DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.29

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.29

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dotclear sudo apt install dotclear=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.29> sudo apt-mark hold dotclear

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

dnf --showduplicates list dotclear sudo dnf downgrade dotclear-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.29> sudo dnf versionlock add dotclear

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-2024-58281?

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

Is CVE-2024-58281 being exploited?

CVE-2024-58281 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-2024-58281 affect?

CVE-2024-58281 affects dotclear. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 wit

How urgent is CVE-2024-58281?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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