Arbitrary file upload in cmsmadesimple CMS Made Simple
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17462 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-434 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
CMS Made Simple Web applications / CMS |
| Vendor | cmsmadesimple.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
Updated 14.10.2020
Added fixed version.
1) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU45826
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17462
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file extension when uploading ptar and .phtml files. A remote authenticated user can upload and execute arbitrary file on the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCMS Made Simple: 2.0 - 2.7
External linkshttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48742
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
