CVE-2018-11686

The Publish Service in FlexPaper (later renamed FlowPaper) 2.3.6 allows remote code execution via setup.php and change_config.php

published July 3, 2019

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ Remote code execution is lurking in FlexPaper 2.3.6, thanks to two files that could let an attacker run commands without breaking a sweat! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without being checked โ€” that's what happens when these scripts are exposed. An attacker can whip up anything they like on your server without you having a clue! This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to take complete control of your server, potentially stealing sensitive data or even using it for further attacks. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, leading to a significant breach or loss of integrity.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without being checked โ€” that's what happens when these scripts are exposed. An attacker can whip up anything they like on your server without you having a clue! The Publish Service in FlexPaper (FlowPaper) 2.3.6 has a flaw where the setup.php and change_config.php files are exploitable, allowing remote code execution through unsanitized inputs from these scripts.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to take complete control of your server, potentially stealing sensitive data or even using it for further attacks. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, leading to a significant breach or loss of integrity. To mitigate this risk, immediately update to the latest version of FlowPaper, ensuring that these scripts are secured or removed if not in use. Regularly audit your application for unnecessary files and permissions to enhance security. You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and your system will be safer in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.52542 ยท 99.0th percentile
Published
2019-07-03T16:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:15Z
    EPSS moved 53% โ†’ 32%
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  • 06 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 53% โ†’ 32%
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  • 30 AUG 16:00Z
    EPSS moved 32% โ†’ 53%
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  • 29 AUG 04:31Z
    EPSS moved 53% โ†’ 32%
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  • 03 JUL 16:32Z
    The Publish Service in FlexPaper (later renamed FlowPaper) 2.3.6 allows remote code execution via setup.php and change_config.php
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