CVE-2020-22937
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.82%
Last modified
CVE-2020-22937 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install file.. EPSS estimates a 2.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phome | Empirecms | 7.5 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/96.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/leadscloud/EmpireCMS/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/96.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/leadscloud/EmpireCMS/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-22937?
A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install file.
How severe is CVE-2020-22937?
CVE-2020-22937 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22937?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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