RCE in Xenforo
CVE-2026-35056
XenForo before 2.3.9 and before 2.2.18 allows remote code execution (RCE) by authenticated, but malicious, admin users. An attacker with admin panel access can execute arbitrary code on the server.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.002 (36.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Xenforo — versions 2.3.0, 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- XenForo 2.3.9 (inc XFMG) & 2.2.18 Released (Security Fix) (vendor-advisory, patch)
- VulnCheck Advisory: XenForo Remote Code Execution via Authenticated Admin (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35056?
- CVE-2026-35056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xenforo, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-04-01.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35056?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.