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CVE-2024-40522

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.17%

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CVE-2024-40522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SeacmsSeacms12.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40522?
There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.
How severe is CVE-2024-40522?
CVE-2024-40522 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40522?
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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Source: NVD / NIST