CVE-2017-11167

FineCMS 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a URL Manager "Add Site" action to enter this code after a ', sequence in a domain…

published July 12, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky URL trick with FineCMS lets attackers run arbitrary PHP code by just adding it to a domain name! 🔥 Picture a postal worker who delivers any letter just because it has a comma in the address — that’s like this vulnerability, which allows code to slip right into the system undetected, like an uninvited guest at a party! This could lead to a full-blown disaster! An attacker could execute any PHP command on your server, potentially compromising your entire site, stealing sensitive data, or even completely taking control of the server! Yikes!

Put simply

Picture a postal worker who delivers any letter just because it has a comma in the address — that’s like this vulnerability, which allows code to slip right into the system undetected, like an uninvited guest at a party! FineCMS 2.1.0 contains a flaw in the URL Manager where an attacker can inject PHP code by using a specific sequence in the domain name during the 'Add Site' action, like ',phpinfo().

What to do

This could lead to a full-blown disaster! An attacker could execute any PHP command on your server, potentially compromising your entire site, stealing sensitive data, or even completely taking control of the server! Yikes! To secure your installation, upgrade to the latest version of FineCMS and ensure input validation is in place to sanitize domain entries. Also, review any existing site configurations for this vulnerability. 🛡️ Stay vigilant and take these steps to protect your site — you've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01524 · 74.4th percentile
Published
2017-07-12T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 13:00Z
    FineCMS 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a URL Manager "Add Site" action to enter this code after a ', sequence in a domain…
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