Vulnerability identifier: #VU27525

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12470

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MonoX
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Mono

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the "ctlUpload_radUploadfile0" parameter in "MonoX.MonoSoftware.MonoX.Admin.PageManagerPageTemplates" file. A remote administrator can modify ASPX templates for the entire site, gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

MonoX: 5.1.40.5152

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External links
http://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Privilege%20Escalation%20via%20Template%20Modification

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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.