CVE-2022-23048 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-23048?

CVE-2022-23048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "them...

How severe is CVE-2022-23048?

CVE-2022-23048 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23048?

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