Vulnerability identifier: #VU66938

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33941

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerCMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Alfasado Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted message to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerCMS: 4.51 - 6.21

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN76024879/index.html
http://www.powercms.jp/news/xmlrpc-api-provision-202208.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.