# CVE-2024-58136: yiisoft/yii2 Mishandles the Attaching of Behavior Defined by a `__class` Array Key

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2024-58136-yiiframework-yii-improper-protection-of-alternate-path  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2025-04-10. Updated: 2026-05-09  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2024-58136 · Severity: critical · CVSS 3.1 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2025-04-10

Yii Framework 2 mishandles the attaching of behavior defined by an __class array key, resulting in an improper protection of alternate path vulnerability. This flaw is a regression of CVE-2024-4990 and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability also impacts downstream products such as Craft CMS.

Technologies: [yiisoft/yii2 (Packagist)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/yiisoft-yii2). Vendors: [Packagist](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/packagist).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2024-58136 exploited in the wild?** Yes. CVE-2024-58136 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 2 May 2025. Treat it as urgent.

**How severe is CVE-2024-58136?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 3.1, published 10 April 2025.

**Which products and versions are affected?** yiisoft/yii2 (Packagist) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=2.0.52.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2024-58136?** Yes. yiisoft/yii2 (Packagist): upgrade to 2.0.52 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2024-58136 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2024-58136?** Check whether you run yiisoft/yii2 (Packagist) or Yiiframework Yii at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- yiisoft/yii2 (Packagist): upgrade to 2.0.52 or later

  ```sh
  composer require yiisoft/yii2:^2.0.52
  ```


## Affected products

- Yiiframework Yii 2 before 2.0.52
- Pixel & Tonic Craft CMS

## Identifiers

- CVE-2024-58136
- GHSA-ggwg-cmwp-46r5

## Timeline

- 2025-04-09: disclosed: NVD Published Date
- 2025-05-02: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
- 2025-02: exploited: Exploitation in the wild began as early as February 2025
- 2025-04-28: patched: Yii 2.0.52 released to address the regression

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