OS Command Injection in osCommerce Phoenix CE by osCommerce
CVE-2020-27976

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Oscommerce

Status
Oscommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-27976?

A remote OS command injection vulnerability exists in osCommerce Phoenix CE prior to version 1.0.5.4. This flaw is located in the admin/mail.php file, where an attacker can exploit the application by sending crafted POST requests containing malicious input to the 'from' parameter. This manipulation can adversely affect the PHP mail function and specifically the sendmail -f option, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

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-2020-27976
Created by k0rnh0li0

References

https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2020-0026/
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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