Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple
CVE-2020-17462

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cmsmadesimple

Status
Cms Made Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-17462?

CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 contains a vulnerability that permits authenticated users to upload arbitrary files through the File Manager. This weakness stems from the failure to block the upload of .ptar files, leading to potential unauthorized access and exploitation. It poses a significant risk as attackers can exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, potentially compromising the entire system and its data integrity.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48742
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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