CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2021-43741

CMSimple 5.4 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists when a user changes the file name to malicious file on config.php leading to remote code execution.

Vulnerability Description

CMSimple 5.4 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists when a user changes the file name to malicious file on config.php leading to remote code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CmsimpleCmsimple5.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-43741?

CVE-2021-43741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). CMSimple 5.4 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists when a user changes the file name to malicious file on config.php leading to remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2021-43741?

CVE-2021-43741 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43741?

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