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CVE-2024-58342: XenForo before 2.2.17 and 2.3.1 allows open redirect via a specially crafted URL

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-58342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting xenforo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XenForo before 2.2.17 and 2.3.1 allows open redirect via a specially crafted URL. The getDynamicRedirect() function does not adequately validate the redirect target, allowing attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external sites using crafted URLs containing newlines, user credentials, or host mismatches.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-601
Published2026-04-01
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: xenforo

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

xenforo xenforo UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.2.17 · 2.3.0
Fixed in: 2.2.17
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xenforo || rpm -q xenforo || xenforo --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.2.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xenforo
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade xenforo
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2024-58342?

xenforo: upgrade to 2.2.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-58342 being exploited?

CVE-2024-58342 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-2024-58342 affect?

CVE-2024-58342 affects xenforo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). XenForo before 2.2.17 and 2.3.1 allows open redirect via a specially crafted URL. The getDynamicRedirect() function does not adequately validate the redirect target, allowing attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external sites using cra

How urgent is CVE-2024-58342?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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