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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2017-5520

The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with...

Vulnerability Description

The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with the `.php6`, `.php7` and `.phtml` extensions.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MetalgenixGenixcms<= 0.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5520?

CVE-2017-5520 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with...

How severe is CVE-2017-5520?

CVE-2017-5520 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5520?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metalgenix Genixcms.