CVE-2024-58294: FreePBX 16 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the API module that allows attacke

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-58294 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting freepbx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreePBX 16 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the API module that allows attackers with valid session credentials to execute arbitrary commands. Attackers can exploit the 'generatedocs' endpoint by crafting malicious POST requests with bash command injection to establish remote shell access.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-12-11
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: sangoma

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-11 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sangoma freepbx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 16.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freepbx sudo apt install freepbx=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0> sudo apt-mark hold freepbx

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

dnf --showduplicates list freepbx sudo dnf downgrade freepbx-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freepbx

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · proftpd · FIXED · 1.3.9e-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-fc0d87d66e · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-fc0d87d66e

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52031
Write-up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFJ0BxwlLI

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-58294?

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

Is CVE-2024-58294 being exploited?

CVE-2024-58294 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-2024-58294 affect?

CVE-2024-58294 affects freepbx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). FreePBX 16 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the API module that allows attackers with valid session credentials to execute arbitrary commands. Attackers can exploit the 'generatedocs' endpoint by crafting mal

How urgent is CVE-2024-58294?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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