CVE-2017-17733

Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request

published December 18, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
44%
Percentile
98.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿ” A sneaky parameter in Maccms 8.x could lead to remote command execution โ€“ a recipe for disaster if left unchecked! โšก Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can order anything off the menu without checking in with the chef โ€” they could potentially whip up a dish that turns the whole kitchen upside down! If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. That's like handing over the keys to your entire operation to someone who just walked in off the street!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can order anything off the menu without checking in with the chef โ€” they could potentially whip up a dish that turns the whole kitchen upside down! This vulnerability occurs through the 'wd' parameter in the 'index.php?m=vod-search' request, enabling remote command execution due to insufficient input validation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. That's like handing over the keys to your entire operation to someone who just walked in off the street! To mitigate this risk, validate all inputs rigorously and consider limiting user control over command execution. Regularly update Maccms to the latest version to benefit from security patches, and monitor for suspicious activity. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Take these steps to lock down your system and keep those intruders at bay! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.44095 ยท 98.7th percentile
Published
2017-12-18T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 05:00Z
    Maccms 8.x allows remote command execution via the wd parameter in an index.php?m=vod-search request
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