CVE-2018-16763

FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter

published September 9, 2018

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
83%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

💡 A crafty little PHP code evaluation vulnerability lurks in FUEL CMS 1.4.1! By manipulating specific parameters, an attacker can trigger remote code execution before any authentication takes place. 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter serves food without checking the order — a single wrong command can allow anyone to change the menu from the kitchen! This means that an attacker could gain the ability to execute arbitrary PHP code on your server, leading to complete control over your website. They could alter data, steal sensitive information, or even bring your site crashing down—all without needing a login! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter serves food without checking the order — a single wrong command can allow anyone to change the menu from the kitchen! The vulnerability in FUEL CMS allows for PHP Code Evaluation via the `pages/select/` or `preview/data` parameters, enabling pre-authentication remote code execution by submitting crafted requests.

What to do

This means that an attacker could gain the ability to execute arbitrary PHP code on your server, leading to complete control over your website. They could alter data, steal sensitive information, or even bring your site crashing down—all without needing a login! 🔥 To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade FUEL CMS to the latest version immediately. Additionally, review your input validation and restrict access to critical parameters to prevent unauthorized execution. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your site secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82937 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2018-09-09T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 21:00Z
    FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter
    cvelistv5