Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple, Inc.
CVE-2018-10517

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Cmsmadesimple
Status
Cms Made Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 18%

Summary

In CMS Made Simple versions up to 2.2.7, a vulnerability has been identified in the admin dashboard's 'module import' function. This flaw enables remote code execution through the injection of base64-encoded PHP code within XML packages. An attacker with administrative access can exploit this weakness, posing serious security risks to the server and the data managed by the application.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-10517
Created by 0x00-0x00

References

https://github.com/itodaro/cmsms_cve/blob/master/README.md
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45793/
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EPSS Score

18% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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