Insecure Permissions in Extplorer File Manager by Tristão Marinho
CVE-2023-27842

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Extplorer

Status
Extplorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 35%

What is CVE-2023-27842?

An Insecure Permissions vulnerability has been identified in eXtplorer File Manager version 2.1.15, which could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through manipulation of the index.php component. This weakness exposes sensitive functionalities of the file manager, highlighting the urgent need for users to update to secure versions and implement access control measures to mitigate potential exploitation.

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-2023-27842
Created by cowsecurity

CVE-2023-27842
Created by tristao-marinho

References

http://blog.tristaomarinho.com/extplorer-2-1-15-insecure-...
http://extplorer.net/
http://extplorer.net/attachments/download/99/eXtplorer_2....

EPSS Score

35% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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