CVE-2018-13981

The websites that were built from Zeta Producer Desktop CMS before 14.2.1 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution due to a default component…

published July 16, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden file upload vulnerability lurks in Zeta Producer CMS! Prior to version 14.2.1, it allows unauthenticated attackers to upload PHP files without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that only checks the ingredients of the appetizers but lets any dish slip through for the main course — if you don't check the dish, it can serve something dangerous! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, effectively giving them the keys to the kitchen. They could manipulate your website, steal sensitive data, or even take it offline entirely!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that only checks the ingredients of the appetizers but lets any dish slip through for the main course — if you don't check the dish, it can serve something dangerous! The flaw allows arbitrary PHP file uploads via the formmailer widget, as it blocks .php files but not .php5 or .phtml extensions. This opens a pathway for attackers to run malicious scripts on the server.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, effectively giving them the keys to the kitchen. They could manipulate your website, steal sensitive data, or even take it offline entirely! To close this loophole, upgrade to Zeta Producer version 14.2.1 or later. Additionally, consider implementing stricter file upload validation and monitoring for unexpected file types. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your site, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.17073 · 97.1th percentile
Published
2018-07-16T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUL 14:00Z
    The websites that were built from Zeta Producer Desktop CMS before 14.2.1 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution due to a default component…
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