CVE-2021-40373
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.66%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40373 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. playSMS before 1.4.5 allows Arbitrary Code Execution by entering PHP code at the #tabs-information-page of core_main_config, and then executing that code via the index.php?app=main&inc=core_welcome URI.. EPSS estimates a 4.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
playSMS before 1.4.5 allows Arbitrary Code Execution by entering PHP code at the #tabs-information-page of core_main_config, and then executing that code via the index.php?app=main&inc=core_welcome URI.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playsms | Playsms | < 1.4.5 |
References
- https://github.com/maikroservice/CVE-2021-40373Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://playsms.org/2021/09/04/playsms-1-4-5-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/maikroservice/CVE-2021-40373Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://playsms.org/2021/09/04/playsms-1-4-5-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40373?
playSMS before 1.4.5 allows Arbitrary Code Execution by entering PHP code at the #tabs-information-page of core_main_config, and then executing that code via the index.php?app=main&inc=core_welcome URI.
How severe is CVE-2021-40373?
CVE-2021-40373 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40373?
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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