CVE-2022-23048
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CVE-2022-23048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exponentcms | Exponent Cms | 2.6.0 | Patch2 |
References
- https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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