DedeCMS Vulnerability: Path Traversal via update_guide.php
CVE-2024-3686

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
DedeCMS
Status
Dedecms
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in DedeCMS version 5.7.112-UTF8, specifically within the file update_guide.php. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files through the argument files. The nature of this vulnerability facilitates remote exploitation, putting systems at risk. Despite early disclosures to the vendor, no response was received, raising concerns over potential misuse of the vulnerability due to its public disclosure.

Affected Version(s)

DedeCMS 5.7.112-UTF8

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-2024-3686 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.260473
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.260473
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.309454
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
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

Credit

Ting (VulDB User)
.