CVE-2023-5221
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CVE-2023-5221 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ForU CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/index.php. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ForU CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/index.php. The manipulation of the argument db_name leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240363. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foru Cms Project | Foru Cms | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/Fovker8/cve/blob/main/rce.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240363Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.240363Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/Fovker8/cve/blob/main/rce.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240363Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.240363Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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