Flarum Friendsof Pretty Mail 1.1.2 Template special elements used in a template engine

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A vulnerability was found in Flarum Friendsof Pretty Mail 1.1.2. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Template Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-58303. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

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A vulnerability has been found in Flarum Friendsof Pretty Mail 1.1.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Template Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FoF Pretty Mail 1.1.2 contains a server-side template injection vulnerability that allows administrative users to inject malicious code into email templates. Attackers can execute system commands by inserting crafted template expressions that trigger arbitrary code execution during email generation.

The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-58303 since 12/11/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1221.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51948). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Flarum

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• Friendsof Pretty Mail

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• 1.1.2

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